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LJ08 LAW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,932 mi
Last recorded89,932 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 50,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,470 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 11,977 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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LJ08 LAW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ08 LAW, 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 LJ08 LAW registered?

LJ08 LAW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is LJ08 LAW safe to buy?

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