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AG04 DHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,214 mi
Last recorded63,214 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper not fully secure

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

Offside Rear corrosion on the wheel arch

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in the windscreen

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,333 miles

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))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,858 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deterioted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 59,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken red red blue (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deterioted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,379 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear silencer slightly deterioted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear silencer slightly deterioted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,094 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 46,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight knocking noise when rocking the steering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracked on outer tyre walls but no cords shown when inspected.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,183 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 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AG04 DHJ, 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 AG04 DHJ registered?

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

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