2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · LJ54 RGS
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 175,210 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LJ54 RGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 175,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 RGS 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 (LJ54 RGS) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LJ54 RGS Mileage History
- 31/08/2023164,852 mi
- 03/10/2024174,335 mi+9,483 mi
- 03/10/2024174,335 mi
- 02/10/2025175,210 mi+875 mi
- 02/10/2025175,210 mi
Average of roughly 4,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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