Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc
LS04 HGUMOT history
LS04 HGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 97,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 97,549 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 HGU
- 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 expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 HGU was last recorded at 97,549 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,547 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,549 miles
- 2024 – 87,923 miles
- 2023 – 82,988 miles
- 2022 – 78,216 miles
- 2021 – 72,787 miles
- 2020 – 67,594 miles
- 2019 – 62,987 miles
- 2018 – 62,339 miles
- 2017 – 61,638 miles
- 2016 – 58,990 miles
- 2015 – 56,876 miles
- 2013 – 52,422 miles
- 2012 – 50,739 miles
- 2011 – 48,623 miles
- 2010 – 46,392 miles
- 2009 – 44,075 miles
- 2008 – 38,581 miles
- 2007 – 31,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,549 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer layer deteriorating.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox bracket insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Under trays fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,549 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 97,549 miles
- Test number
- 618725204034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer layer deteriorating.
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox bracket insecure
Fail97,547 miles (+9,624)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,547 miles
- Test number
- 510928905081
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer layer deteriorating.
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox bracket insecure
Pass87,923 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,923 miles
- Test number
- 904065509309
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,922 miles (+4,934)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,922 miles
- Test number
- 279902040542
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,988 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 82,988 miles
- Test number
- 653377130423
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Fail82,985 miles (+4,769)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,985 miles
- Test number
- 917584884499
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass78,216 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,216 miles
- Test number
- 512652397639
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail78,214 miles (+5,427)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,214 miles
- Test number
- 803662855894
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,787 miles
- Test number
- 717085765677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,785 miles (+5,191)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,785 miles
- Test number
- 241229713801
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,594 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,594 miles
- Test number
- 965375295139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,590 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,590 miles
- Test number
- 910873063933
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Pass62,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,987 miles
- Test number
- 848297670894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,987 miles (+648)3 dangerous11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,987 miles
- Test number
- 380971063225
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,339 miles
- Test number
- 947208275639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,339 miles (+701)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,339 miles
- Test number
- 284908669776
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass61,638 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,638 miles
- Test number
- 511255424432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Fail61,638 miles (+2,648)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,638 miles
- Test number
- 465384284624
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Pass58,990 miles (+2,114)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,990 miles
- Test number
- 344312750713
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,876 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,876 miles
- Test number
- 686878375062
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
- NoteCovers under vehicle
Fail56,847 miles3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,847 miles
- Test number
- 309868675013
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
- NoteCovers under vehicle
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 969421274046
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,422 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 52,422 miles
- Test number
- 309944873054
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail52,412 miles (+1,673)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,412 miles
- Test number
- 118743873442
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,739 miles (+2,116)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,739 miles
- Test number
- 558786272062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,623 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,623 miles
- Test number
- 126231781007
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s/r tyre bald inside edge
Pass48,623 miles (+2,231)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,623 miles
- Test number
- 315091581036
- NoteN/s/r tyre bald inside edge
Pass46,392 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,392 miles
- Test number
- 661320070083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,075 miles
- Test number
- 121407779451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,075 miles (+5,494)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,075 miles
- Test number
- 990086279062
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass38,581 miles (+6,670)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,581 miles
- Test number
- 443601888033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,911 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,911 miles
- Test number
- 152968087457
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteO/s/f tyre rubbing on outer edge
Pass31,911 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,911 miles
- Test number
- 304768987004
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteO/s/f tyre rubbing on outer edge
Questions about LS04 HGU
- Does LS04 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS04 HGU expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 HGU?
- The MOT on LS04 HGU expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS04 HGU done?
- LS04 HGU was recorded at 97,549 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 3,549 miles a year.
- Has LS04 HGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 HGU has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS04 HGU 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 HGU find?
- LS04 HGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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