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EV12 LOZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,590 mi
Last recorded128,590 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV12 LOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 128,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 128,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,982 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter loose, (bolt missing from housing)

Pass 3 Feb 2024 102,617 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 102,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 80,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,515 miles

FAS not detected

Pass 17 May 2019 48,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 48,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 39,745 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,568 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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EV12 LOZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EV12 LOZ, 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.

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EV12 LOZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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