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AF04 FGA

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,668 mi
Last recorded59,668 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 59,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,905 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2015 50,332 miles

exhaust deteriorated and near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,827 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,764 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edges

Offside front tyre perrished and worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,689 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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AF04 FGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AF04 FGA, 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 AF04 FGA registered?

AF04 FGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AF04 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 FGA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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