Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,898 cc
LB04 BUEMOT history
LB04 BUE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 94,116 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,030 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 BUE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,898 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 BUE was last recorded at 94,116 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 10,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,374 miles · 17 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,742 miles
- Average per year
- 5,030 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,116 miles
- 2024 – 83,374 miles
- 2023 – 79,898 miles
- 2022 – 76,731 miles
- 2021 – 72,020 miles
- 2020 – 68,260 miles
- 2019 – 62,278 miles
- 2018 – 57,205 miles
- 2017 – 51,715 miles
- 2016 – 49,587 miles
- 2015 – 41,342 miles
- 2014 – 36,413 miles
- 2013 – 31,609 miles
- 2011 – 26,891 miles
- 2010 – 21,404 miles
- 2009 – 16,409 miles
- 2008 – 9,927 miles
- 2007 – 4,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,116 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust system deteriorated, corroded box and mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,116 miles (+10,742)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 94,116 miles
- Test number
- 670610636326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass83,374 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 83,374 miles
- Test number
- 474936111608
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,374 miles (+3,476)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,374 miles
- Test number
- 945386505199
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,898 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,898 miles
- Test number
- 599081870560
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,731 miles (+62)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,731 miles
- Test number
- 978108093166
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, corroded box and mounts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail76,669 miles (+4,649)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,669 miles
- Test number
- 650230064695
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken and will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster and mount broken and will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, corroded box and mounts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,020 miles (+3,760)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,020 miles
- Test number
- 641277517213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass68,260 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 68,260 miles
- Test number
- 237902418008
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,230 miles (+5,952)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,230 miles
- Test number
- 821507167768
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,278 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,278 miles
- Test number
- 764291597527
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and rear bracket broken
- AdvisorySlight play steering column
Fail62,277 miles (+5,072)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,277 miles
- Test number
- 803860380837
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront pads on limit front discs poor exhaust corroded and rear bracket is broken slight play steering culum slight play
Pass57,205 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,205 miles
- Test number
- 226541443959
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight play/knock from steering
Fail57,205 miles (+5,490)4 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,205 miles
- Test number
- 956452370513
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight play/knock from steering
Pass51,715 miles (+2,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,715 miles
- Test number
- 956667758324
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,587 miles (+3,847)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 49,587 miles
- Test number
- 460628526621
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under tray's fitted obscuring clear view of components
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass45,740 miles (+4,398)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,740 miles
- Test number
- 994845865974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,342 miles (+4,929)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,342 miles
- Test number
- 657239415028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,413 miles (+4,804)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 36,413 miles
- Test number
- 288127704041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,609 miles (+4,718)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 31,609 miles
- Test number
- 696878203049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,891 miles (+5,487)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 26,891 miles
- Test number
- 487820741401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 21,404 miles
- Test number
- 683663340348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,404 miles (+4,995)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,404 miles
- Test number
- 734683940310
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass16,409 miles (+6,482)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 16,409 miles
- Test number
- 142491329388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,927 miles (+5,777)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 9,927 miles
- Test number
- 450336418367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 4,150 miles
- Test number
- 471894607459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 BUE
- Does LB04 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 BUE expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 BUE?
- The MOT on LB04 BUE expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 BUE done?
- LB04 BUE was recorded at 94,116 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 5,030 miles a year.
- Has LB04 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 BUE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB04 BUE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB04 BUE find?
- LB04 BUE passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.
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