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L40 ECB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,327 mi
Last recorded86,327 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ECB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 86,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 64,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 64,628 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 37,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 16,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,267 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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L40 ECB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L40 ECB, 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 L40 ECB registered?

L40 ECB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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