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AE04 EOF

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 69,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 60,209 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 54,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 49,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 48,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 46,963 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 46,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2015 45,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,134 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,018 miles

both rear tyres tread perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,839 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,446 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear tyre little out of shape

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
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AE04 EOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE04 EOF, 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 AE04 EOF registered?

AE04 EOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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