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LU53 LKS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU53 LKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 100,372 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 95,472 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 95,472 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 88,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 17 May 2023 81,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 67,604 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,603 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 67,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outter edge cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 42,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,378 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,421 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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LU53 LKS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LU53 LKS, 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 LU53 LKS registered?

LU53 LKS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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