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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc

LL04 WBJMOT history

LL04 WBJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

LL04 WBJ silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
106,802 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 WBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 WBJ was last recorded at 106,802 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 4,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,645 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,157 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,802 miles
  • 2022 – 102,645 miles
  • 2021 – 95,755 miles
  • 2020 – 89,669 miles
  • 2019 – 81,234 miles
  • 2018 – 73,335 miles
  • 2017 – 68,040 miles
  • 2016 – 61,498 miles
  • 2015 – 55,425 miles
  • 2014 – 50,099 miles
  • 2013 – 46,262 miles
  • 2012 – 41,976 miles
  • 2011 – 36,783 miles
  • 2010 – 32,167 miles
  • 2009 – 26,790 miles
  • 2008 – 20,700 miles
  • 2007 – 15,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,802 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking, brake test cannot be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body structure corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body has plastic covers fitted

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,802 miles (+4,157)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    764100614522
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking, brake test cannot be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body structure corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body has plastic covers fitted

  2. Pass102,645 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    639970338844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail102,645 miles (+6,890)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    841860613296
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass95,755 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    184351951416
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail95,755 miles (+6,086)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    207659462614
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass89,669 miles (+8,435)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    193773505965
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass81,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,234 miles
    Test number
    739324886804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail81,232 miles (+7,897)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    913351006611
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass73,335 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    851806434465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,333 miles (+5,293)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    251768249800
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,040 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    643625669090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail68,028 miles (+6,530)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    883119562360
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,498 miles (+6,073)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    288778200455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism casing missing
    • AdvisorySlight knock on steering collum upper bush

  14. Pass55,425 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    367698985199
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing
    • NoteSlight knock on steering column upper bush

  15. Fail55,421 miles (+5,322)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    569695585152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight knock on steering column upper bush / nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

  16. Pass50,099 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    738528784167
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass46,262 miles (+4,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    499650893191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass41,976 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    866039882149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    697882091145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,783 miles (+4,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    749002291156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

  21. Pass32,167 miles (+5,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,167 miles
    Test number
    131043070126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,790 miles (+6,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,790 miles
    Test number
    422654779129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass20,700 miles (+5,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,700 miles
    Test number
    193245388195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass15,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    794763587145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 WBJ

Does LL04 WBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 WBJ expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 WBJ?
The MOT on LL04 WBJ expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 WBJ done?
LL04 WBJ was recorded at 106,802 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has LL04 WBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 WBJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 WBJ 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 LL04 WBJ find?
LL04 WBJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking, brake test cannot be tested; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 8 more.

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