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LK05 DRY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,352 mi
Last recorded69,352 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,002 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 65,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 61,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 57,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,546 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 May 2017 37,074 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

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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LK05 DRY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK05 DRY, 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 LK05 DRY registered?

LK05 DRY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is LK05 DRY safe to buy?

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