2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · OW04 ALU
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/06/2004. Recorded mileage 60,781 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
OW04 ALU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 60,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OW04 ALU Mileage History
- 13/03/200831,102 mi
- 27/03/200934,430 mi+3,328 mi
- 27/03/200934,430 mi
- 18/03/201037,503 mi+3,073 mi
- 28/03/201140,161 mi+2,658 mi
- 28/03/201140,161 mi
- 28/03/201243,337 mi+3,176 mi
- 28/03/201243,337 mi
- 25/03/201345,950 mi+2,613 mi
- 25/03/201345,950 mi
- 19/05/201448,677 mi+2,727 mi
- 19/05/201448,677 mi
- 12/05/201550,784 mi+2,107 mi
- 25/05/201653,054 mi+2,270 mi
- 25/05/201653,054 mi
- 02/05/201754,705 mi+1,651 mi
- 01/05/201856,597 mi+1,892 mi
- 13/03/201957,712 mi+1,115 mi
- 13/03/201957,712 mi
- 05/05/202058,924 mi+1,212 mi
- 19/05/202058,927 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/202159,302 mi+375 mi
- 03/10/202260,781 mi+1,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,039 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
OW04 ALU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (OW04 ALU) between March 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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