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PL04 LEW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 LEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 72,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 64,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 84,222 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,662 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PL04 LEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL04 LEW, 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 PL04 LEW registered?

PL04 LEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is PL04 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 LEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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