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L18 FCD

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,595 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, heavily cut inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,883 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,417 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 58,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,736 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 53,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 46,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 32,870 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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L18 FCD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 L18 FCD, 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 L18 FCD registered?

L18 FCD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is L18 FCD safe to buy?

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