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RA63 LEA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,277 mi
Last recorded186,277 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA63 LEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 186,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 175,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 167,878 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread close to sidewall as marked ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 167,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced with 581 bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread close to sidewall as marked ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 154,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 154,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 134,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,215 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,249 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

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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RA63 LEA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA63 LEA, 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 RA63 LEA registered?

RA63 LEA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2014.

Is RA63 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA63 LEA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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