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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration FD04FZM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also n/s/f loose (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- front subframe rusty
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- underside rusty
- several undertrays fitted
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mid box outer skin deteriorating
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- rear arches rusty
- offside rear spare fitted
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,688 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres getting low
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,518 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- srs light showing airbag turned off
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,013 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017 5 Jun 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,033 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,282 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202628 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,203 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,156 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2013 5 Jun 20268 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,415 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012 5 Jun 20266 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,415 MI
5 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,208 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,701 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,601 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202617 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,604 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202626 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,890 MI
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FD04FZM was registered on 2004-06-25
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