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HV14 LZJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,344 mi
Last recorded142,344 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 LZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 142,344 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 142,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 135,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,165 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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HV14 LZJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HV14 LZJ, 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 HV14 LZJ registered?

HV14 LZJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for HV14 LZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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