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AF04 XTM

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 101,370 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,849 miles

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

screen cracked.

Fail 4 Mar 2017 86,849 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

screen cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,532 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,697 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate strutts starting to become weak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tailgate strutts starting to become weak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,259 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking on out side of tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,393 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,914 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 XTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

AF04 XTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 XTM safe to buy?

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