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L13 AAW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,446 mi
Last recorded64,446 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 AAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 61,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,136 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 59,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,188 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 50,184 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 32,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread grooves (225/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 30,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 6 Jun 2018 29,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 4 May 2017 24,306 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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L13 AAW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L13 AAW, 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 L13 AAW registered?

L13 AAW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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