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2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · LS04 AEV

LS04 AEV

2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 77,998 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
77,998 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1397cc
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LS04 AEV Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
  • 77,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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LS04 AEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Oct 2026, 11:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LS04 AEV) between March 2007 and March 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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LS04 AEV Mileage History

  1. 23/03/200711,798 mi
  2. 19/03/200816,917 mi+5,119 mi
  3. 23/03/200921,412 mi+4,495 mi
  4. 22/03/201025,709 mi+4,297 mi
  5. 16/03/201130,060 mi+4,351 mi
  6. 21/03/201233,720 mi+3,660 mi
  7. 20/03/201337,006 mi+3,286 mi
  8. 20/03/201440,765 mi+3,759 mi
  9. 25/03/201543,176 mi+2,411 mi
  10. 22/03/201644,496 mi+1,320 mi
  11. 22/03/201745,791 mi+1,295 mi
  12. 21/03/201846,935 mi+1,144 mi
  13. 20/03/201947,626 mi+691 mi
  14. 18/03/202048,193 mi+567 mi
  15. 24/03/202148,409 mi+216 mi
  16. 24/03/202148,412 mi+3 mi
  17. 18/03/202250,486 mi+2,074 mi
  18. 08/03/202355,848 mi+5,362 mi
  19. 08/03/202355,848 mi
  20. 08/03/202463,274 mi+7,426 mi
  21. 08/03/202463,274 mi
  22. 20/03/202571,492 mi+8,218 mi
  23. 20/03/202571,492 mi
  24. 11/03/202677,998 mi+6,506 mi
  25. 11/03/202677,998 mi

Average of roughly 3,490 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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