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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 HKLMOT history

LB04 HKL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2026
Mileage
70,293 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HKL was last recorded at 70,293 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,010 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
2,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,293 miles
  • 2024 – 70,010 miles
  • 2023 – 69,456 miles
  • 2022 – 68,628 miles
  • 2021 – 67,644 miles
  • 2020 – 66,618 miles
  • 2019 – 65,101 miles
  • 2018 – 63,430 miles
  • 2017 – 61,365 miles
  • 2016 – 59,101 miles
  • 2015 – 56,546 miles
  • 2014 – 53,801 miles
  • 2013 – 50,059 miles
  • 2012 – 46,236 miles
  • 2011 – 43,302 miles
  • 2010 – 39,100 miles
  • 2009 – 35,010 miles
  • 2008 – 30,467 miles
  • 2007 – 24,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,293 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,293 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    770742678024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,010 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    670845144896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,456 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,456 miles
    Test number
    887563179981
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test fully the underside of vehicle due under trays,.

  4. Fail69,447 miles (+819)4 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,447 miles
    Test number
    223825726267
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,628 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    830215598056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,644 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    726446563421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,618 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    395787797767
    • AdvisoryO/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

  8. Fail66,604 miles (+1,503)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    660834711530
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass65,101 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    606890327232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,430 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    552043347166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail63,391 miles (+2,026)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    841959454476
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass61,365 miles (+2,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    226377985182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken

  13. Pass59,101 miles (+2,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    981721837356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass56,546 miles (+2,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    998909515045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass53,801 miles (+3,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    238077414020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass50,059 miles (+3,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,059 miles
    Test number
    389518813015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass46,236 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    925506212004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass43,302 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    398002211077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    111342210401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,100 miles (+4,090)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    140012610407
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake hose protective coverings are split.

  21. Pass35,010 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    810400829037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,467 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,467 miles
    Test number
    683267338006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,221 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,221 miles
    Test number
    161120287091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass24,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,221 miles
    Test number
    183940687086
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB04 HKL

Does LB04 HKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HKL expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HKL?
The MOT on LB04 HKL expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HKL done?
LB04 HKL was recorded at 70,293 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
Has LB04 HKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HKL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 HKL 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 HKL find?
LB04 HKL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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