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LR14 OFU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 OFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 98,354 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 91,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back and some prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2025 91,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back and some prescribed areas

Pass 7 May 2024 81,489 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2023 74,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 67,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,206 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 40,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LR14 OFU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR14 OFU, 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 LR14 OFU registered?

LR14 OFU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2014.

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The MOT history for LR14 OFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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