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LY14 EBF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 EBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Tie rod top boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Tie rod top boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [NEED REPLACING VERY SOON] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [NEED REPLACING VERY SOON] 225/45/17/ 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges(smooth on outer). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/uneven tread wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45zr17 (94w) XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges(smooth on outer). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/uneven tread wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,599 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear wiper blade splitting on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side wall has damage

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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LY14 EBF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY14 EBF, 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 LY14 EBF registered?

LY14 EBF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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