2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · LC04 JTY
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 54,725 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC04 JTY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 54,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC04 JTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LC04 JTY) between March 2007 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
LC04 JTY Mileage History
- 19/03/200717,169 mi
- 05/03/200821,624 mi+4,455 mi
- 05/03/200925,467 mi+3,843 mi
- 11/03/201029,117 mi+3,650 mi
- 09/03/201132,470 mi+3,353 mi
- 09/03/201132,476 mi+6 mi
- 07/03/201235,313 mi+2,837 mi
- 11/03/201338,579 mi+3,266 mi
- 11/03/201338,579 mi
- 05/03/201441,343 mi+2,764 mi
- 11/03/201544,370 mi+3,027 mi
- 10/03/201646,530 mi+2,160 mi
- 06/03/201748,255 mi+1,725 mi
- 06/03/201748,263 mi+8 mi
- 28/02/201849,476 mi+1,213 mi
- 18/02/201950,733 mi+1,257 mi
- 13/02/202051,836 mi+1,103 mi
- 22/02/202152,076 mi+240 mi
- 18/02/202252,837 mi+761 mi
- 18/02/202252,837 mi
- 09/02/202353,172 mi+335 mi
- 02/04/202454,725 mi+1,553 mi
Average of roughly 2,204 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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