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AF04 ULV

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,208 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Split in O/S/R tyre outside wall

crack in N/S/F wing mirror indicator glass

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Split in O/S/R tyre outside wall

crack in N/S/F wing mirror indicator glass

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,288 miles

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

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

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 ULV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF04 ULV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 ULV registered?

AF04 ULV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 ULV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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