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LJ14 XLR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,120 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged through character (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 61,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 54,787 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pads all getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 28,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2018 20,520 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 20,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise off side front tyre perishing

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 XLR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLR, 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 LJ14 XLR registered?

LJ14 XLR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is LJ14 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ14 XLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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