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AF04 XSL

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,646 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 91,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,091 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r adult seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r adult seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,699 miles

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

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 XSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

AF04 XSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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