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LX14 MEV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 136,256 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 136,256 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit(1.6mm). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,858 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 107,856 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,832 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 58,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,123 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,123 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,726 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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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LX14 MEV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX14 MEV, 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 LX14 MEV registered?

LX14 MEV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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