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PF14 LYA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,429 mi
Last recorded113,429 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF14 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 110,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 110,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 107,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,151 miles

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

under tray fitted obsecuring some testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,033 miles

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

advise offside rear reverse lamp bulb not working.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 81,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,873 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2020 67,839 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,442 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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PF14 LYA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF14 LYA, 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 PF14 LYA registered?

PF14 LYA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2014.

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