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LM14 ESO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,057 mi
Last recorded149,057 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 149,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,119 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,697 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 114,697 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,619 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn down to 3mm. 205 55 16 91V Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper and wing damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,548 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,431 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear some items not checked

Fail 19 Mar 2020 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted front to rear some items not checked

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 19,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,552 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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LM14 ESO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LM14 ESO, 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 LM14 ESO registered?

LM14 ESO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for LM14 ESO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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