2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · VX04 XZH
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 79,138 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX04 XZH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
- 79,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX04 XZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (VX04 XZH) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VX04 XZH Mileage History
- 18/08/202275,133 mi
- 19/08/202275,136 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/202379,138 mi+4,002 mi
Average of roughly 3,859 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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