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DE14 LJC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,958 mi
Last recorded97,958 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers present

Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) missing fallen of and jamming between caliper and disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers present

Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,284 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,104 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,367 miles

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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DE14 LJC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 DE14 LJC, 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 DE14 LJC registered?

DE14 LJC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is DE14 LJC safe to buy?

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