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AF04 XSH

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,207 miles

Nearside dent in door

Offside Rear bumper damage

under body guard tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,536 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,536 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 74,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some play and knocking in steering coloumn universal joints

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,700 miles

some play and knocking in steering coloumn universal joints

Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,111 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 48,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,137 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 32,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,169 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 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.

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