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LY14 RBV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 66,162 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 55,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 16,187 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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LY14 RBV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

LY14 RBV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2014.

Is LY14 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY14 RBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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