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AF04 UMA

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,946 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the front brake hoses are starting to perish

the n/s/f and both rear brake pipes are corroded

the wiper blades are deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and osf brake hoses deteriorated

play in the steering column

the n/s/f and both rear brake pipes are quite corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in the steering column

the n/s/f and both rear brake pipes are quite corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s headlight adjuster on limit.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s headlight adjuster on limit.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,789 miles

front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,600 miles

slight play in the steering system

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,412 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 UMA 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 70.6%.

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 UMA, 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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AF04 UMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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