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AF04 XSK

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 113,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and starting to corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 78,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,064 miles

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

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 58,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 45,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,487 miles

o/s/f tyre a 1.6mm on outside edge of tyre

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 XSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK registered?

AF04 XSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is AF04 XSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XSK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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