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R88 LCM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 LCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 91,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 81,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 52,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 42,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall no bulge or exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 34,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,714 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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R88 LCM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R88 LCM, 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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R88 LCM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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