2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · LR04 TJY
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 126,048 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR04 TJY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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LR04 TJY MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LR04 TJY) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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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