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L6 ARK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inner edges of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre losing profile 2254517

Fail 14 Jan 2026 99,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inner edges of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear tyre losing profile 2254517

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of rear discs both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,636 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 90,620 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 81,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 15,519 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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L6 ARK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L6 ARK, 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 L6 ARK registered?

L6 ARK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2014.

Is L6 ARK safe to buy?

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