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LP63 VLY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,295 mi
Last recorded111,295 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP63 VLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 111,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 111,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 92,618 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,056 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,378 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,072 miles

Front tyres treads just pass 16 to 2mm 2254018

Fail 10 Feb 2018 34,072 miles

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

Front tyres treads just pass 16 to 2mm 2254018

Pass 18 Feb 2017 20,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front has several cuts in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Feb 2017 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front has several cuts in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Undertray fitted obscuring components

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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LP63 VLY 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 LP63 VLY, 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 LP63 VLY registered?

LP63 VLY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2014.

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