2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · DE54 NPX
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 80,538 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DE54 NPX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2021
- 80,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE54 NPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (DE54 NPX) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE54 NPX Mileage History
- 28/10/202180,396 mi
- 02/11/202180,538 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 10,094 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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