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LR14 YXU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,955 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,469 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,890 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,918 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 47,918 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on both edges

Plastic under-trays fitted

Rear Both tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2017 35,047 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on both edges

Plastic under-trays fitted

Rear Both tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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 YXU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR14 YXU registered?

LR14 YXU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is LR14 YXU safe to buy?

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