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FJ14 LXL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 84,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Knocking noise when brakes are applied in reverse

Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,858 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Knocking noise when brakes are applied in reverse

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,756 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,298 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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FJ14 LXL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FJ14 LXL, 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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What year was FJ14 LXL registered?

FJ14 LXL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2014.

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