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LP14 RVA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 110,531 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 110,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 100,490 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 100,490 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,107 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,092 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,092 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,168 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,298 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 40,267 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,755 miles

brake fluid below minimum

brake wear warning indicator illuminated on dash

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Oct 2017 25,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid below minimum

brake wear warning indicator illuminated on dash

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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 RVA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

LP14 RVA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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