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LM14 ETZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,729 mi
Last recorded167,729 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 167,729 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 167,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 161,521 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 161,410 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 151,340 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 151,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,723 miles

under-shield covers fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 142,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 141,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 135,462 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 130,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres worn on edges

both front tyres & offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,964 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly liped

under tray is fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

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 ETZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

LM14 ETZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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The MOT history for LM14 ETZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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