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LS05 ABS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

multifunction display indicates an airbag fault. The airbag light illuminates and distinguishes as it should

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,839 miles

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

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

Front smearing but still clearing sufficient fluid

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking and perishing, 205/55/16 ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light comes on and goes off as normal. multifuction display indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 73,750 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light comes on and goes off as normal. multifuction display indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,436 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off placed on dashboard . visible clearly through the windscreen (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate central system says fault but airbag lamp extinguished as required (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off placed on dashboard . visible clearly through the windscreen (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate central system says fault but airbag lamp extinguished as required (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,849 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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LS05 ABS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS05 ABS, 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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LS05 ABS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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