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LJ13 GAS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,064 mi
Last recorded155,064 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 GAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 155,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge of tread

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 150,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 140,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also side light not working (same bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate damaged

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

Offside Front brake assembly noisy when rotated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle limiting vue to testable items/areas

Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,191 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers are perished/deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber casings have areas of corrosion

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly, not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler door stiff to release/secure in closed position

Nearside front headlight aim is on the lower limit

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front jacking block missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 133,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers are perished/deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber casings have areas of corrosion

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly, not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler door stiff to release/secure in closed position

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front headlight aim is on the lower limit

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front jacking block missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)(badly corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 129,148 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front jacking block is missing

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres

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

Pass 20 May 2019 122,992 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 122,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,611 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LJ13 GAS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ13 GAS, 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 LJ13 GAS registered?

LJ13 GAS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 August 2014.

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