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AE04 FWX

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,976 miles

Exhaust box very corroded but not blowing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective A bit smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,099 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken and centre silencer in poor condition.

Washers poor.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken and centre silencer in poor condition.

Washers poor.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,313 miles

Exhausts rear hangging bracket has broken off pipe

Pass 23 May 2012 66,391 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 61,727 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 61,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,655 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2009 48,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,282 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 36,169 miles

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 FWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

AE04 FWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 FWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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