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FH14 LCL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,564 mi
Last recorded149,564 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH14 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 149,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light inop

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 127,512 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,347 miles

Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,133 miles

Nearside Front locking wheel nut missing / standard nut fitted

Offside Rear position lamp cracked / working perfectly

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,604 miles

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs...........heavy wear to inner face. Renew at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs...........heavy wear to inner face. Renew at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread .....outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 36,688 miles

lower covers fitted to vehicle

lower front bumper and lower cover damaged

both rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting

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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FH14 LCL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH14 LCL, 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 FH14 LCL registered?

FH14 LCL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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