2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · HD03 SHA
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 56,110 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD03 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 56,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD03 SHA 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-Benz A-Class (HD03 SHA) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread edges split (5.2.”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread edges split (5.2.”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread edges split 195/”.
HD03 SHA Mileage History
- 21/01/202346,951 mi
- 22/08/202451,944 mi+4,993 mi
- 04/08/202553,846 mi+1,902 mi
- 29/07/202656,110 mi+2,264 mi
- 30/07/202656,110 mi
Average of roughly 2,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
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- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
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- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
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