2004 Mercedes A-Class 1.6L Petrol · YL53 LGY
2004 Mercedes A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 70,376 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YL53 LGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 70,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL53 LGY 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 A-Class (YL53 LGY) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YL53 LGY Mileage History
- 21/03/202258,598 mi
- 14/03/202364,132 mi+5,534 mi
- 27/03/202470,376 mi+6,244 mi
- 27/03/202470,376 mi
Average of roughly 5,836 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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