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L222 XEM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

86,853 mi
Last recorded86,853 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 XEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 67,589 miles

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

coolant level low

oil level low

Fail 31 Mar 2025 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2024 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nut slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Antifreeze level below minimum

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,570 miles

All wheels buckled.

Fail 21 Mar 2023 45,570 miles

All wheels buckled.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,771 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 64,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,904 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,926 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 35,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 26,958 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Offside Front O/S/F tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,209 miles

Oil leak

off side front seat does not pull forward

off side rear tyre wall has cut but does not reach ply or cord's

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,391 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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L222 XEM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 L222 XEM, 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 L222 XEM registered?

L222 XEM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2014.

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