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LD14 VDL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD14 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,874 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 113,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Missing bulb replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,152 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 42,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,988 miles

Front wiper blades slight smear

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

Nearside Front tyre small cut on tread

Fail 24 Jul 2018 30,988 miles

Front wiper blades slight smear

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

Nearside Front tyre small cut on tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,258 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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LD14 VDL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD14 VDL, 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 LD14 VDL registered?

LD14 VDL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is LD14 VDL safe to buy?

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