2004 Mercedes A-Class 1.4L Petrol · AW04 DFY
2004 Mercedes A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 136,016 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AW04 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2026
- 136,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AW04 DFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes A-Class (AW04 DFY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AW04 DFY Mileage History
- 24/06/2024125,369 mi
- 24/06/2024125,369 mi
- 20/06/2025130,652 mi+5,283 mi
- 21/06/2025130,655 mi+3 mi
- 05/06/2026136,016 mi+5,361 mi
Average of roughly 5,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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