2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · LW53 BLF
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 109,446 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW53 BLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 109,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW53 BLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LW53 BLF) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 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: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced is not as bright as the nearside tail light. Not a matc”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side opaque and requires replacing or polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides due to the opaque lenses and the distorted projected beam patterns (4”.
LW53 BLF Mileage History
- 07/06/2022101,301 mi
- 07/06/2022101,301 mi
- 01/06/2023109,317 mi+8,016 mi
- 07/06/2023109,446 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 8,156 miles per year across 4 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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