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LR14 UEF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 UEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 129,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 129,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 106,542 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 106,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,210 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,418 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 59,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,863 miles

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

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 UEF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR14 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

LR14 UEF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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