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LO14 XVJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,317 mi
Last recorded206,317 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO14 XVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 206,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 196,402 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 196,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 181,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 181,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 165,650 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 165,649 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 135,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 135,714 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 112,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sensor valves removed from both rear wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,807 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inspected in wet condition

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 XVJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LO14 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

LO14 XVJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is LO14 XVJ safe to buy?

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