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LP14 YOM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 YOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,616 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F & N/S/F perished/small splits & slight leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F / N/S/F / O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f-/o/s/f-n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 71,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f-/o/s/f-n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,073 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,505 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 39,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,569 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 29,569 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera blocking drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,245 miles

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 YOM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP14 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

LP14 YOM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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