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LY14 OYV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,541 mi
Last recorded60,541 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 OYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 60,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 55,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,789 miles

Nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 30 Jun 2022 51,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,554 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Screw in nearside rear tyre outer tread area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 42,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,404 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear bulb warning light on however all bulbs are working

Fail 15 Jul 2017 21,128 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear bulb warning light on however all bulbs are working

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 OYV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY14 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY14 OYV registered?

LY14 OYV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is LY14 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY14 OYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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