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KM54 VRK

2004 Mercedes A Class

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,291 mi
Last recorded89,291 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes A Class45,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VRK
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,291 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,715 miles

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

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

brake hoses worn

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,458 miles

Front axle (1) tyre valve stems are deteriorating (4.1.D,1,e)

Front windscreen has items hanging into the swept area ,and items secured to the windscreen swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Front Inner wing within the integral area of the brake hose union has wetness of fluid present. Unable to establish the where from. (3.6,A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight roughness present (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper spring mounting rubber retainer was incorrectly fitted and fell out when jacked up (2.4.2)

Offside Rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated (3.6.B,4,d)

Rear Axle (2) brake pipes ALL as far as can be seen have corrosion present (3.6.B,2,c)

Rear axle (2) brake discs faces are scored, worn (3.5.1,i)

Rear axle (2) tyre valve stems are deteriorating (4.1.D,1,e)

Rear centre seat belt has a locking stork missing (5.1.1)

The indicator control has movement present indicating wear (1.4.A.1)

The instrument display tyre pressure monitoring system ((LCD) indicates a fault (4.1.D,4))

The steering mechanism has slight free play/wear present less than 013 mm (2.2.A.1,b)

The wiper control is loose within the column (8.2.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Front axle (1) tyre valve stems are deteriorating (4.1.D,1,e)

Front windscreen has items hanging into the swept area ,and items secured to the windscreen swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Front Inner wing within the integral area of the brake hose union has wetness of fluid present. Unable to establish the where from. (3.6,A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight roughness present (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper spring mounting rubber retainer was incorrectly fitted and fell out when jacked up (2.4.2)

Offside Rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated (3.6.B,4,d)

Rear Axle (2) brake pipes ALL as far as can be seen have corrosion present (3.6.B,2,c)

Rear axle (2) brake discs faces are scored, worn (3.5.1,i)

Rear axle (2) tyre valve stems are deteriorating (4.1.D,1,e)

Rear centre seat belt has a locking stork missing (5.1.1)

The indicator control has movement present indicating wear (1.4.A.1)

The instrument display tyre pressure monitoring system ((LCD) indicates a fault (4.1.D,4))

The steering mechanism has slight free play/wear present less than 013 mm (2.2.A.1,b)

The wiper control is loose within the column (8.2.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Axle (1) tyre valves stems are deteriorating (4.1D.1e)

Axle (2) brake discs are scored,worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2.c)

Offside Rear brake hose is deteriorating (3.6.B.4.d)

Rear Axle (2) tyre valves stems are deteriorating (4.1.D.1.e)

Rear centre three point seat belt locking stork is missing (5.1.1)

The tyre pressure monitoring LCD indicates that a fault is present (4.1.D.4)

The wiper control is loose on the column (8.2.1)

There are items hanging into the windscreen swept area from the interior mirror, and a sat nav holder secured to the lower screen area (8.3.1.e)

Pass 11 May 2016 70,566 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 70,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 53,589 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,103 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2009 34,638 miles

some play steering column joints

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,197 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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KM54 VRK is a 2004 Mercedes A Class in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM54 VRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM54 VRK registered?

KM54 VRK is a 2004 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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