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FY14 LUA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,565 mi
Last recorded125,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 125,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BETWEEN 1.6 - 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 119,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 114,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 114,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,729 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,944 miles

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

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

brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,536 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,528 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,351 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,351 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,517 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 42,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY14 LUA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY14 LUA, 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 FY14 LUA registered?

FY14 LUA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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