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FY14 LUE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,080 mi
Last recorded121,080 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 121,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,178 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 107,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 98,485 miles

low emission

Pass 24 Dec 2021 87,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2021 87,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,115 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 64,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall also damaged no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyre's perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,486 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely Paint on discs (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall also damaged no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyre's perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,193 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 43,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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 LUE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

FY14 LUE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is FY14 LUE safe to buy?

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