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LM14 XCP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,155 mi
Last recorded119,155 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 119,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 110,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 97,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 79,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,043 miles

advise both o/s/f +o/s/r tyres worn and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,918 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both o/s/f +o/s/r tyres worn and perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,757 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 51,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 39,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip is 12mm in line with drivers view but to the left. after roadtesting in which is permitted during an MOT it was decided that chip was not interfering with drivers view (8.3.1a)

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 XCP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

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

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