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LS14 LDJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,275 mi
Last recorded187,275 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 LDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 187,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, FRONT TYRES, VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 187,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML, DISPLAYED. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, FRONT TYRES, VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 176,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 176,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam REPLACE BULB. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 168,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen 3mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 168,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen 3mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 155,663 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 155,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn less 1.6mm and has structure failure starting on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 140,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 116,335 miles

N/S/F SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,830 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,425 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,425 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS14 LDJ 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 60%.

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 LS14 LDJ, 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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LS14 LDJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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