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LW04 KER

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

20,476 mi
Last recorded20,476 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 20,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 May 2026 20,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate incorrect Front and Rear, incorrect number plates (LW04KER) stuck on top of vehicles correct number plates (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2025 99,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 93,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 19,964 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,582 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 88,580 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 19,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,832 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 82,832 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear, incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 19,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,241 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle offside rear seatbelt not checked as door wouldnt open (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected does not turn off when taken out of reverse gear (4.6.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre or piece of metal

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 71,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 18,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 3.0mm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread 3.0mm 215/60/17H

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,717 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,282 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Slight cracking to tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Dec 2017 54,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Slight cracking to tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,867 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LW04 KER is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 LW04 KER, 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 LW04 KER registered?

LW04 KER is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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