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AF04 UMW

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,782 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2014 71,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,239 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,037 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 UMW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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