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L8 LVC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,834 miles

Underside trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 33,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 27,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,485 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 21,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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L8 LVC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L8 LVC, 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 L8 LVC registered?

L8 LVC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is L8 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 LVC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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