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LW55 REN

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 REN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked and perished slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2025 74,690 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked and perished slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 65,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,224 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 51,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,966 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 43,965 miles

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

glow plug warning lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 26,712 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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LW55 REN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LW55 REN, 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 LW55 REN registered?

LW55 REN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2014.

Is LW55 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW55 REN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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