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AG04 DHD

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 DHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre slightly damaged and worn on edge (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,809 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 107,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,822 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,521 miles

both front indicators pale

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,813 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRED ON INNER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,920 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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AG04 DHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG04 DHD, 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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AG04 DHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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