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FD04LJA
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration FD04LJA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 19 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 49,734 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
19 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 49,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 49,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 48,525 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- passenger airbag switched of
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,755 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres slight miss shaping on tread
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 46,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear tyres slight miss shaping on tread
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,427 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear o/s & n/s inner tyres (slight ) out of shape on tread
- Rear exhaust box outer cover very rusty
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 44,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear exhaust box outer cover very rusty
- Rear o/s & n/s inner tyres (slight ) out of shape on tread
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,293 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and centre rear seats missing at time of test
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,395 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202620 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,394 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
- both rear tyres uneven wear
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,168 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge
- exhaust corroded
22 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 39,168 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,485 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front tyre wearing on edge
19 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,643 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,544 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 23,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,272 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,719 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,356 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,356 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,989 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 5 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 15,701 MI
5 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 5 Jun 20263 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,663 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010 5 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,863 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2009 5 Jun 202626 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,644 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FD04LJA was registered on 2004-06-30
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