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L666 ELB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,477 mi
Last recorded60,477 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 60,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,253 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 43,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 43,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 27,606 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 27,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2018 20,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 15,751 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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L666 ELB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 L666 ELB, 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 L666 ELB registered?

L666 ELB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2014.

Is L666 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 ELB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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