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MD14 LYG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD14 LYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,114 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 65,904 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,889 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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,887 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2018 37,866 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 22,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MD14 LYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD14 LYG, 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 MD14 LYG registered?

MD14 LYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 August 2014.

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