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A23 LCJ

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,692 mi
Last recorded129,692 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,692 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 129,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged but not affecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,914 miles

Rear tyres rippled on inner edge

covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 61,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 50,702 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jun 2019 50,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside wall, facing outward (5.2.3 (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2018 48,408 miles

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))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2017 42,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn out of shape(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2016 32,078 miles

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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A23 LCJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 LCJ, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 LCJ registered?

A23 LCJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is A23 LCJ safe to buy?

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