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LJ64 YFA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,526 mi
Last recorded156,526 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 156,526 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 156,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 144,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 144,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,660 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 127,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,314 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LJ64 YFA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc 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 LJ64 YFA, 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 LJ64 YFA registered?

LJ64 YFA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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