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LP63 VJZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,452 mi
Last recorded72,452 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP63 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 72,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 14 Sep 2023 62,631 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,356 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2020 33,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT and tyre was low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,672 miles

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

nail neaside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Mar 2019 25,670 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92y xl splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

nail neaside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,516 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 18,516 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,657 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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LP63 VJZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LP63 VJZ, 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 LP63 VJZ registered?

LP63 VJZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 February 2014.

Is LP63 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP63 VJZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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