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OU13 LOU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,180 mi
Last recorded36,180 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 36,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 36,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 30,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Jan 2024 25,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,664 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 7,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 6,675 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2018 5,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 4,161 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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OU13 LOU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU13 LOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU13 LOU registered?

OU13 LOU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is OU13 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU13 LOU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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