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AE04 UYU

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 134,787 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST RUSTY

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP SHOCK MOUNTING (2.7.4)

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 9 Aug 2016 134,785 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNTING SEIZED (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST RUSTY

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,970 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 100,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear lamp lens broke

Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear lamp lens broke

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,358 miles

both front suspension top mounts stiff

Fail 1 Mar 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front suspension top mounts stiff

Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,127 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 UYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE04 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

AE04 UYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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