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LJ14 ODV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,348 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,005 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,197 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre & almost worn through to the inner bracing REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( As with the nearside front .REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Lower drop link cover split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Lower drop link cover split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre & almost worn through to the inner bracing REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( As with the nearside front .REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,815 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,610 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ( Tyre has three nails & a previous repair within the tread area ) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ( Tyre has two nails within the tread area ) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,145 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially on the inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,350 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 46,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,202 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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LJ14 ODV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ14 ODV, 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 LJ14 ODV registered?

LJ14 ODV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 2014.

Is LJ14 ODV safe to buy?

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