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AV14 LUR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 LUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 142,069 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 141,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on all edges and just met legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,337 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 130,132 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,072 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,117 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 65,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 45,479 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise nearside front tyre nail in tread.

advise shields prevent full examination.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit. (3.5.1g)

advise offside rear tyre deep cut in outer wall.

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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AV14 LUR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 AV14 LUR, 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 AV14 LUR registered?

AV14 LUR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2014.

Is AV14 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV14 LUR 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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