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LY14 SZO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 97,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 90,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,499 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,871 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT WIPER WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS IN TREAD.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

FRONT WIPER WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS IN TREAD.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,593 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear TYRE(CUTS IN TREAD).

REAR BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 35,591 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear TYRE(CUTS IN TREAD).

REAR BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

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 SZO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

LY14 SZO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 August 2014.

Is LY14 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY14 SZO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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