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LJ53 NDS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,534 mi
Last recorded148,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 NDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 148,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,134 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2023 95,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,132 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear wearing heavily on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,262 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,509 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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LJ53 NDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJ53 NDS, 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 LJ53 NDS registered?

LJ53 NDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2014.

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