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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc

LB04 HJZMOT history

LB04 HJZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
106,864 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HJZ was last recorded at 106,864 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 2,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,594 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,270 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,864 miles
  • 2022 – 104,594 miles
  • 2021 – 101,281 miles
  • 2020 – 99,737 miles
  • 2019 – 93,461 miles
  • 2018 – 87,795 miles
  • 2017 – 81,424 miles
  • 2016 – 74,445 miles
  • 2015 – 71,724 miles
  • 2014 – 66,163 miles
  • 2013 – 61,713 miles
  • 2012 – 57,244 miles
  • 2011 – 51,578 miles
  • 2010 – 43,494 miles
  • 2009 – 34,687 miles
  • 2008 – 25,633 miles
  • 2006 – 16,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,864 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating - patterns not adversely affected
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Suggest replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim inner bead slight damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also slight 'knock' from column area (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust silencer corroded and weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,864 miles (+2,270)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    672959287425
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating - patterns not adversely affected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Suggest replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim inner bead slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also slight 'knock' from column area (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,594 miles (+38)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    761097684420
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded and weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNotchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread perishing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail104,556 miles (+3,275)2 major1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    426418539349
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension coil spring broken towards top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded and weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNotchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread perishing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,281 miles (+1,544)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    566274629410
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass99,737 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    493318848233
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail99,721 miles (+6,260)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    953443268150
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over the axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass93,461 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    998296840421
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail93,461 miles (+5,666)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    464357805163
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass87,795 miles (+6,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    841007183871
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass81,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    555751162810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail81,424 miles (+6,979)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    797543398139
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass74,445 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    702604032808
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail74,441 miles (+2,717)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    619256653388
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass71,724 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    998060895091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,163 miles (+4,450)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    739810424088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass61,713 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    119391013091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracked on inner edge (not to cord)
  17. Fail61,713 miles (+4,469)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    879391513035
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracked on inner edge (not to cord)
  18. Pass57,244 miles (+5,666)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    677750722098
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Pass51,578 miles (+8,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    516779011094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass43,494 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,494 miles
    Test number
    630183810091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,687 miles (+9,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    701003629071
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and is wearing very low on the outside edge
  22. Pass25,633 miles (+9,150)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    342809908056
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine light stays on
  23. Pass16,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,483 miles
    Test number
    860333406302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HJZ

Does LB04 HJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HJZ expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HJZ?
The MOT on LB04 HJZ expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HJZ done?
LB04 HJZ was recorded at 106,864 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has LB04 HJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HJZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 HJZ 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 HJZ find?
LB04 HJZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; headlamp lenses deteriorating - patterns not adversely affected; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suggest replace, and 5 more.

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