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LX14 ZLY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,595 miles

Bonnet Opening Device/handle insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2025 98,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet Opening Device/handle insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,871 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 83,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,913 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 ZLY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX14 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

LX14 ZLY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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