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LO14 ERK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO14 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, perished and cracking on outer sidewall and in treads. Nail in tyre and worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 93,780 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,107 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 21,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LO14 ERK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO14 ERK, 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 LO14 ERK registered?

LO14 ERK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2014.

Is LO14 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO14 ERK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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