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AF04 XUC

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,269 mi
Last recorded99,269 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front flex hose outer support rubber split started to perish on both hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake metal pipes started to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nearside door indicator lens damage still working

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,428 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 79,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,506 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in lower steering uj

Undertrays fitted underside not allowing inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 77,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Large hole in sill near suspension mount point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in lower steering uj

Undertrays fitted underside not allowing inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,376 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,890 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and osf wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes are corroded

chip on windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,890 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and osf wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes are corroded

chip on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front brake hose outer cover split / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front brake hose outer cover split / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering column has slight play in uj

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,075 miles

front rubber brake hose started to perish

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,075 miles

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

Front front brake disc badly lipped

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Steering UJ has play and knocking noise

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Steering UJ has play and knocking noise

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres getting low 2mm

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,100 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,161 miles

nsf door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,896 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 XUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

AF04 XUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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