Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,689 cc
LB04 XVWMOT history
LB04 XVW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 90,290 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 XVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,689 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 XVW was last recorded at 90,290 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,290 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,290 miles
- 2025 – 76,665 miles
- 2024 – 76,054 miles
- 2023 – 74,124 miles
- 2022 – 72,530 miles
- 2021 – 70,038 miles
- 2020 – 66,979 miles
- 2019 – 64,466 miles
- 2018 – 60,161 miles
- 2017 – 55,862 miles
- 2016 – 51,744 miles
- 2015 – 47,473 miles
- 2014 – 43,196 miles
- 2013 – 38,715 miles
- 2012 – 35,956 miles
- 2011 – 31,012 miles
- 2010 – 26,107 miles
- 2009 – 21,588 miles
- 2008 – 17,835 miles
- 2007 – 13,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,290 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,290 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 90,290 miles
- Test number
- 158954367044
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail90,290 miles (+13,625)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,290 miles
- Test number
- 810924056586
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 76,665 miles
- Test number
- 351212425850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail76,665 miles (+611)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,665 miles
- Test number
- 483114364530
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass76,054 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 76,054 miles
- Test number
- 233435905877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail76,054 miles (+1,930)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,054 miles
- Test number
- 602150194150
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,124 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 74,124 miles
- Test number
- 462347381383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted or corroded
Fail74,124 miles (+1,594)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,124 miles
- Test number
- 318848902544
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted or corroded
Pass72,530 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 72,530 miles
- Test number
- 855291918417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail72,530 miles (+2,492)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,530 miles
- Test number
- 178212343199
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2022
- Odometer
- 70,038 miles
- Test number
- 656156847343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,038 miles (+3,059)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,038 miles
- Test number
- 295093355713
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass66,979 miles (+2,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2021
- Odometer
- 66,979 miles
- Test number
- 450875964486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,466 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,466 miles
- Test number
- 273727271903
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail64,466 miles (+4,305)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,466 miles
- Test number
- 136732929428
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,161 miles (+4,299)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,161 miles
- Test number
- 572316039534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,862 miles (+4,118)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 55,862 miles
- Test number
- 915291658905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,744 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 51,744 miles
- Test number
- 423632393982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,473 miles (+4,277)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,473 miles
- Test number
- 537074165051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,196 miles (+4,481)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,196 miles
- Test number
- 279646264042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,715 miles (+2,759)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,715 miles
- Test number
- 198963163428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,956 miles (+4,944)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 35,956 miles
- Test number
- 207944092465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,012 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,012 miles
- Test number
- 425752291104
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass31,012 miles (+4,905)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 31,012 miles
- Test number
- 517632591166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,107 miles (+4,519)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 26,107 miles
- Test number
- 734308100228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,588 miles (+3,753)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 21,588 miles
- Test number
- 992547819224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,835 miles (+3,929)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 17,835 miles
- Test number
- 144691018208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,906 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 13,906 miles
- Test number
- 473247157156
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB04 XVW
- Does LB04 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XVW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 XVW?
- The MOT on LB04 XVW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 XVW done?
- LB04 XVW was recorded at 90,290 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,984 miles a year.
- Has LB04 XVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 XVW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 XVW 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 XVW find?
- LB04 XVW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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