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MK14 LMK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,303 mi
Last recorded166,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK14 LMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 166,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 166,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 148,699 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 148,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 136,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 136,705 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 122,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,019 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle undertray(s) fitted - not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2017 67,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle undertray(s) fitted - not allowing a full inspection

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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MK14 LMK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK14 LMK, 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 MK14 LMK registered?

MK14 LMK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2014.

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