2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.8L Diesel · GW13 LAM
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 63,772 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GW13 LAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 63,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GW13 LAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (GW13 LAM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GW13 LAM Mileage History
- 18/10/202234,210 mi
- 12/10/202345,137 mi+10,927 mi
- 11/10/202453,045 mi+7,908 mi
- 15/10/202563,711 mi+10,666 mi
- 20/10/202563,772 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 9,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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