MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside dent in door
Offside Rear bumper damage
under body guard tray fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyres badly perished
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyres badly perished
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres cracked
Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres cracked
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
some play and knocking in steering coloumn universal joints
some play and knocking in steering coloumn universal joints
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF04 XSH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?
AF04 XSH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is AF04 XSH safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF04 XSH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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