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LR14 YYJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,949 mi
Last recorded132,949 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 132,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 94,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underbody engine and body covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,779 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

full underbody engine and bodycovers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,747 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,672 miles

Emissions not tested engine not revving while vehicle stationary

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

engine oil getting low on minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Emissions not tested engine not revving while vehicle stationary

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

engine oil getting low on minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,263 miles

Emissions not tested ,engine not revving while vehicle stationary

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Apr 2019 33,263 miles

Emissions not tested ,engine not revving while vehicle stationary

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,436 miles

Emissions not tested,engine not revving while vehicle stationary

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 YYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc 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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

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

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