2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · WU54 LHT
2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 115,732 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU54 LHT Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 115,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU54 LHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (WU54 LHT) between August 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WU54 LHT Mileage History
- 30/08/200723,751 mi
- 27/09/200835,889 mi+12,138 mi
- 01/09/200945,262 mi+9,373 mi
- 24/09/201056,723 mi+11,461 mi
- 24/09/201056,730 mi+7 mi
- 01/09/201167,541 mi+10,811 mi
- 01/09/201167,542 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/201276,202 mi+8,660 mi
- 11/09/201380,350 mi+4,148 mi
- 25/09/201485,376 mi+5,026 mi
- 03/09/201587,990 mi+2,614 mi
- 03/09/201587,990 mi
- 12/10/201690,167 mi+2,177 mi
- 12/10/201690,167 mi
- 05/10/201790,745 mi+578 mi
- 01/10/201891,335 mi+590 mi
- 23/09/201991,815 mi+480 mi
- 23/09/201991,815 mi
- 22/09/202092,671 mi+856 mi
- 22/09/202092,673 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202194,267 mi+1,594 mi
- 08/10/202194,302 mi+35 mi
- 21/09/202297,077 mi+2,775 mi
- 21/09/202297,077 mi
- 12/09/2023106,514 mi+9,437 mi
- 12/09/2023106,514 mi
- 23/09/2024110,234 mi+3,720 mi
- 23/09/2025113,393 mi+3,159 mi
- 23/09/2025113,393 mi
- 02/10/2026115,732 mi+2,339 mi
Average of roughly 4,818 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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