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AD53 VSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,729 mi
Last recorded149,729 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 149,729 miles

Centre exhaust bracket adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front lower exterior door trim loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 149,729 miles

Centre exhaust bracket adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front lower exterior door trim loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2015

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front lower door moulding insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 123,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 74,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,706 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 63,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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AD53 VSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD53 VSJ registered?

AD53 VSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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