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LR14 ZSW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 107,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,164 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 11 Jul 2024 80,465 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 80,465 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 77,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 72,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 63,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,418 miles

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 ZSW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

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

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