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LA12 DDA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,600 mi
Last recorded97,600 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 60,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2018 44,513 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens broken. (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake disc's worn and corroded.

Rear tyres cracked.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Screw in O/S/R Tyre

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2017 36,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screw in O/S/R Tyre

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

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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LA12 DDA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA12 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA12 DDA?

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What year was LA12 DDA registered?

LA12 DDA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is LA12 DDA safe to buy?

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