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PW05 LCW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW05 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 139,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 139,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 122,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 105,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,045 miles

Rear tyre (inner part) slightly distorted o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 34,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,870 miles

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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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PW05 LCW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 PW05 LCW, 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 PW05 LCW registered?

PW05 LCW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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