2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · KV54 PFU
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 69,391 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV54 PFU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 69,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV54 PFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KV54 PFU) between August 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
KV54 PFU Mileage History
- 20/08/200819,447 mi
- 22/08/200819,623 mi+176 mi
- 18/08/200924,887 mi+5,264 mi
- 11/08/201025,981 mi+1,094 mi
- 13/08/201126,386 mi+405 mi
- 17/08/201227,004 mi+618 mi
- 14/08/201327,974 mi+970 mi
- 08/08/201429,215 mi+1,241 mi
- 12/08/201532,684 mi+3,469 mi
- 15/03/201632,761 mi+77 mi
- 24/03/201736,320 mi+3,559 mi
- 19/03/201839,209 mi+2,889 mi
- 19/03/201839,209 mi
- 21/03/201941,863 mi+2,654 mi
- 17/03/202045,387 mi+3,524 mi
- 26/03/202147,497 mi+2,110 mi
- 24/03/202252,535 mi+5,038 mi
- 13/03/202356,939 mi+4,404 mi
- 18/03/202563,912 mi+6,973 mi
- 16/03/202669,391 mi+5,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,843 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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