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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration ML04KAU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,536 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,230 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- undertrays fitted throughout not permitting a full inspecton
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still functioning (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,364 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system silencer slightly deteriorated.
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system silencer slightly deteriorated.
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,626 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- play in steering column top bush
- both front tyres feathering on inner edge
- Nearside Rear seatbelt cover missing
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,669 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear bumper insecure
- under trays fitted
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated outer casing (5.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bumper insecure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated outer casing (5.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- under trays fitted
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,299 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,936 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,917 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 19 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,541 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,508 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2011 19 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,050 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2010 19 Jun 202618 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,958 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2009 19 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,153 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008 19 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML04KAU was registered on 2004-03-31
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