2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · KM04 KPY
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 87,905 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM04 KPY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 87,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM04 KPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KM04 KPY) between April 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (40 issues), Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KM04 KPY Mileage History
- 13/04/200719,420 mi
- 09/04/200820,655 mi+1,235 mi
- 15/04/200921,570 mi+915 mi
- 15/04/200921,570 mi
- 13/03/201023,271 mi+1,701 mi
- 01/03/201128,207 mi+4,936 mi
- 14/02/201230,825 mi+2,618 mi
- 07/03/201333,788 mi+2,963 mi
- 07/03/201333,788 mi
- 10/03/201435,052 mi+1,264 mi
- 24/02/201536,180 mi+1,128 mi
- 20/04/201639,729 mi+3,549 mi
- 26/04/201639,808 mi+79 mi
- 22/04/201742,175 mi+2,367 mi
- 22/04/201742,175 mi
- 21/04/201845,812 mi+3,637 mi
- 28/04/201845,886 mi+74 mi
- 23/04/201948,545 mi+2,659 mi
- 23/04/201948,545 mi
- 04/05/202050,268 mi+1,723 mi
- 04/11/202052,314 mi+2,046 mi
- 06/11/202155,967 mi+3,653 mi
- 12/10/202258,897 mi+2,930 mi
- 03/11/202363,334 mi+4,437 mi
- 16/10/202472,234 mi+8,900 mi
- 16/10/202472,234 mi
- 27/10/202581,943 mi+9,709 mi
- 09/10/202687,905 mi+5,962 mi
- 10/10/202687,905 mi
Average of roughly 3,513 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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