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L5 XMJ

2021 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,231 mi
Last recorded25,231 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class26,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 25,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn further on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn further on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 19,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 56,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 48,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2020

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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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L5 XMJ is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 26,873 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 L5 XMJ, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 XMJ registered?

L5 XMJ is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2021.

Is L5 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 XMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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