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LIL 966

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 966
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 131,368 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2026 139,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 139,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 126,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 112,801 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,514 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 108,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 81,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,573 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,321 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,166 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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LIL 966 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LIL 966, 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 LIL 966 registered?

LIL 966 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is LIL 966 safe to buy?

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