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R7 LTJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,671 mi
Last recorded125,671 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 LTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 125,671 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 125,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 110,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 107,258 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,415 miles

Offside Undertray not fully secure UNDERTRAY DAMAGED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY MINOR, OLD LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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R7 LTJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R7 LTJ, 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 R7 LTJ registered?

R7 LTJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2014.

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