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L88 LBS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,391 mi
Last recorded101,391 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,391 miles

Rear both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2025 101,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reverse light not working o/s

Rear both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,064 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,067 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre large cut near screw ()

Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 56,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,389 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 14 May 2018 35,984 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,524 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,744 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 26,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L88 LBS 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 84.6%.

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 L88 LBS, 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 L88 LBS registered?

L88 LBS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is L88 LBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 LBS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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