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LA57 ELA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 106,909 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body coverd

Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,847 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 113,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,910 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 102,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes badly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 91,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,758 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,104 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,642 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,224 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,977 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 18,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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LA57 ELA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 LA57 ELA, 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

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What year was LA57 ELA registered?

LA57 ELA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is LA57 ELA safe to buy?

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