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L31 FRE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 FRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,485 miles

Both rear tyres stepped and bold on inner edges

Small crack in zone A of windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,485 miles

Both rear tyres stepped and bold on inner edges

Small crack in zone A of windscreen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L31 FRE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L31 FRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L31 FRE registered?

L31 FRE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is L31 FRE safe to buy?

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