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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc

LS04 AMUMOT history

LS04 AMU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LS04 AMU silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,421 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 AMU
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
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 AMU was last recorded at 107,421 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,836 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
585 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,421 miles
  • 2025 – 106,836 miles
  • 2024 – 106,240 miles
  • 2023 – 105,498 miles
  • 2022 – 105,024 miles
  • 2021 – 104,623 miles
  • 2020 – 104,175 miles
  • 2019 – 103,044 miles
  • 2018 – 99,651 miles
  • 2017 – 93,345 miles
  • 2016 – 86,526 miles
  • 2015 – 83,336 miles
  • 2014 – 80,464 miles
  • 2013 – 77,693 miles
  • 2012 – 74,756 miles
  • 2011 – 71,547 miles
  • 2010 – 67,407 miles
  • 2009 – 49,532 miles
  • 2007 – 28,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,421 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    633758907961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail107,421 miles (+585)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    472332803187
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,836 miles (+596)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    832180970226
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,240 miles (+742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    633405543810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,498 miles (+474)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    214692450041
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,024 miles (+401)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,024 miles
    Test number
    342334096857
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    403021872881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,623 miles (+448)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    346263654290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    149311757862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,175 miles (+1,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    904134990111
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,044 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    289773007739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail103,044 miles (+3,393)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    316173615717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass99,651 miles (+6,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    573580767190
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass93,345 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    280782699678
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake pipes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear closing pannels slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail93,344 miles (+6,818)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    968364737221
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake pipes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear closing pannels slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass86,526 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    688898825624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail86,506 miles (+3,170)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    260692767823
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass83,336 miles (+2,872)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    459672015021
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNotchy steering

  19. Pass80,464 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    618649504021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass77,693 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    869485713034
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Fail77,691 miles (+2,935)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    416835313059
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass74,756 miles (+3,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    709237112068
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass71,547 miles (+4,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,547 miles
    Test number
    569368911048
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass67,407 miles (+17,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    100891090451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,532 miles (+21,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    332729519061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,174 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,174 miles
    Test number
    300425337489
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  27. Pass28,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,174 miles
    Test number
    384535737252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 AMU

Does LS04 AMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 AMU is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 AMU?
The MOT on LS04 AMU is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 AMU done?
LS04 AMU was recorded at 107,421 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has LS04 AMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 AMU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 AMU 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 LS04 AMU find?
LS04 AMU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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