2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · KW53 RLX
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 82,060 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW53 RLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2023
- 82,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KW53 RLX 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 (KW53 RLX) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KW53 RLX Mileage History
- 06/12/202178,176 mi
- 06/12/202178,176 mi
- 11/12/202280,234 mi+2,058 mi
- 11/12/202280,234 mi
- 23/12/202382,060 mi+1,826 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 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: 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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