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R25 LEW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,416 mi
Last recorded111,416 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 LEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 111,416 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2026 111,416 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,689 miles

Engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,022 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,237 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 70,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 64,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking through edges. Also wear through inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking through edges. Also slight wear through inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,390 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,735 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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R25 LEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R25 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.

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What year was R25 LEW registered?

R25 LEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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The MOT history for R25 LEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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