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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,689 cc

LX04 FKCMOT history

LX04 FKC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

LX04 FKC silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
129,801 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 FKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX04 FKC was last recorded at 129,801 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,444 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,357 miles
Average per year
7,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,801 miles
  • 2022 – 125,444 miles
  • 2021 – 123,127 miles
  • 2020 – 116,725 miles
  • 2019 – 99,839 miles
  • 2018 – 90,170 miles
  • 2017 – 81,723 miles
  • 2016 – 79,047 miles
  • 2015 – 77,384 miles
  • 2014 – 75,417 miles
  • 2013 – 72,455 miles
  • 2012 – 65,983 miles
  • 2011 – 48,108 miles
  • 2010 – 31,324 miles
  • 2009 – 12,676 miles
  • 2008 – 9,642 miles
  • 2007 – 5,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,801 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,801 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,801 miles
    Test number
    722060889105
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    415808339498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass125,444 miles (+2,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,444 miles
    Test number
    765224408666
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass123,127 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,127 miles
    Test number
    877137317196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,725 miles (+297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,725 miles
    Test number
    403722383181
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

  6. Fail116,428 miles (+16,589)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    329733034949
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

  7. Pass99,839 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    235926969308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail99,752 miles (+9,582)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    133968646015
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass90,170 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    167677802884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,723 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    694023782742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,047 miles (+1,663)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    385502806333
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSF metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSR metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNSF brake flexy slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNSF brake performance slightly poor
    • AdvisoryOSF brake flexy slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust strap broken / missing
    • AdvisoryVery slight play / knock from steering

  12. Pass77,384 miles (+1,967)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    677420045137
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe
    • NoteN/S/F brake performance poor
    • NoteN/S/F flexy brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteO/S/F flexy brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play / knock in steering system

  13. Pass75,417 miles (+2,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    445326334183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass72,455 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    125564433102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,983 miles (+17,875)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    577266332142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,108 miles (+16,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    448998431185
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  17. Pass31,324 miles (+18,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,324 miles
    Test number
    640040530149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass12,676 miles (+3,034)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,676 miles
    Test number
    913778739101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to side walls o.k at mot test (advise replacement).

  19. Pass9,642 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,642 miles
    Test number
    982904138123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,826 miles
    Test number
    872551647140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 FKC

Does LX04 FKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 FKC expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 FKC?
The MOT on LX04 FKC expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 FKC done?
LX04 FKC was recorded at 129,801 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 7,123 miles a year.
Has LX04 FKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 FKC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX04 FKC 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 LX04 FKC find?
LX04 FKC failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 3 more.

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