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LP14 PNZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 127,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 117,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake hose brackets loose

both rear tyres feathered inner edges

Fail 15 May 2025 117,933 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake hose brackets loose

both rear tyres feathered inner edges

Pass 23 May 2024 110,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 110,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on wheel arch liner (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 99,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 99,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 90,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger door damaged

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

Fail 20 May 2022 90,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger door damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 82,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,253 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 35,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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LP14 PNZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LP14 PNZ, 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 LP14 PNZ registered?

LP14 PNZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2014.

Is LP14 PNZ safe to buy?

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