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AF04 FOP

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,738 mi
Last recorded114,738 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 114,738 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 114,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,192 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 100,192 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 87,543 miles

Front flexi-hoses n/s and o/s outer protection shrouds split

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,293 miles

Note N/S/R has nail in tread

Note N/S/R tyre tread is low on inner edge

Note O/S/R tyre tread is low on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,120 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm m in req treard depth and worn unevenly

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 FOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF04 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

AF04 FOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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