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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc

LE04 ARZMOT history

LE04 ARZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 28,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LE04 ARZ black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
28,871 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 ARZ
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
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 ARZ was last recorded at 28,871 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,828 miles · 9 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
1,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,871 miles
  • 2024 – 26,828 miles
  • 2023 – 24,910 miles
  • 2022 – 22,771 miles
  • 2021 – 20,953 miles
  • 2020 – 19,661 miles
  • 2019 – 18,990 miles
  • 2018 – 18,553 miles
  • 2017 – 17,825 miles
  • 2016 – 16,717 miles
  • 2015 – 15,560 miles
  • 2014 – 14,408 miles
  • 2013 – 13,484 miles
  • 2012 – 12,540 miles
  • 2011 – 11,547 miles
  • 2010 – 10,428 miles
  • 2009 – 9,421 miles
  • 2008 – 8,342 miles
  • 2007 – 7,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    683873388763
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. FailMileage not read9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    691210770933
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass28,871 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    825141675708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,828 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    26,828 miles
    Test number
    966316881138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,910 miles (+2,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    24,910 miles
    Test number
    308245534785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,771 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    410242179660
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass20,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,953 miles
    Test number
    940730991532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail20,952 miles (+1,291)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,952 miles
    Test number
    376599704161
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass19,661 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,661 miles
    Test number
    760816675965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,641 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,641 miles
    Test number
    172912398011
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Fail19,641 miles (+651)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,641 miles
    Test number
    278768686321
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass18,990 miles (+437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    734113494309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass18,553 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,553 miles
    Test number
    241685427317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,825 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,825 miles
    Test number
    141600622718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,717 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,717 miles
    Test number
    550494948527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,560 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,560 miles
    Test number
    237881125193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,408 miles (+924)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,408 miles
    Test number
    586852214164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass13,484 miles (+944)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,484 miles
    Test number
    748326213167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass12,540 miles (+993)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,540 miles
    Test number
    967032522141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

  20. Pass11,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    555951801108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,543 miles (+1,115)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,543 miles
    Test number
    257181701422
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on outer sidewall shows signs deteriorated.

  22. Pass10,428 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,428 miles
    Test number
    581517220199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass9,421 miles (+1,079)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,421 miles
    Test number
    204723359470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge Both rear tyres have flat spots

  24. Pass8,342 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,342 miles
    Test number
    241674358419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,018 miles
    Test number
    664392367152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 ARZ

Does LE04 ARZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 ARZ is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 ARZ?
The MOT on LE04 ARZ is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 ARZ done?
LE04 ARZ was recorded at 28,871 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 1,243 miles a year.
Has LE04 ARZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 ARZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 ARZ 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 LE04 ARZ find?
LE04 ARZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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