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AG04 DXU

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,333 mi
Last recorded131,333 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 DXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,521 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 110,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,495 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,718 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,894 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 DXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

AG04 DXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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