2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · RV04 YRZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 112,353 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV04 YRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2025
- 112,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RV04 YRZ Mileage History
- 15/06/202299,849 mi
- 23/08/2023101,326 mi+1,477 mi
- 21/08/2024103,498 mi+2,172 mi
- 11/08/2025112,353 mi+8,855 mi
Average of roughly 3,962 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RV04 YRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (RV04 YRZ) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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