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L30 CYC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,792 mi
Last recorded100,792 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,792 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Emissions to weak to read

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Emissions to weak to read

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2024 92,780 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

SRS warning message on dash display SRS MIL light still operates correctly and isn't on when engine running

Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,826 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 86,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,164 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 74,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,757 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 59,757 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,382 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring tested components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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L30 CYC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L30 CYC, 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 L30 CYC registered?

L30 CYC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is L30 CYC safe to buy?

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