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L25 HOW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,807 mi
Last recorded140,807 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 HOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 140,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,098 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 119,098 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 116,896 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Pass 28 May 2022 107,411 miles

tps light on

Pass 14 May 2021 97,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 91,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,484 miles

Central Front Unable to inspect inner suspension & steering components due to engine cover fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,536 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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L25 HOW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc 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 L25 HOW, 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 L25 HOW registered?

L25 HOW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is L25 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 HOW 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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