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L333 VRE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,253 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 May 2026 129,253 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tpms light on [solid]

Pass 19 May 2025 119,179 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 111,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 100,408 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 89,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 80,776 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 80,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,508 miles

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 15 Nov 2017 38,574 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 38,574 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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L333 VRE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L333 VRE, 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 L333 VRE registered?

L333 VRE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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