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L27 MCV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 MCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 89,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 72,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,601 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,224 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,639 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2018 35,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,245 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 23,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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L27 MCV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 L27 MCV, 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 L27 MCV registered?

L27 MCV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2014.

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