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D23 ALJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 ALJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

top engine cover insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,323 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low in tread

Offside Front tyre low in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slight distortion to inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,541 miles

Engine M.I.L light illuminated

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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D23 ALJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D23 ALJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D23 ALJ registered?

D23 ALJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2014.

Is D23 ALJ safe to buy?

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