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LH14 SAM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,364 mi
Last recorded140,364 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH14 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 140,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,232 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 137,156 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,302 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 128,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,269 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,442 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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LH14 SAM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LH14 SAM, 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 LH14 SAM registered?

LH14 SAM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 2014.

Is LH14 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH14 SAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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