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LU05 ANS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU05 ANS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 108,434 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,533 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,560 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air bags switched off at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,588 miles

airbags switched off

underbody covers fitted to most of the underside

Fail 16 Oct 2020 61,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing test of seat belt

Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,433 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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LU05 ANS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LU05 ANS, 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 LU05 ANS registered?

LU05 ANS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2014.

Is LU05 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU05 ANS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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