2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · L26 XCY
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 68,282 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L26 XCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 68,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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L26 XCY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (L26 XCY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
L26 XCY Mileage History
- 19/08/202359,243 mi
- 14/08/202462,669 mi+3,426 mi
- 14/08/202462,669 mi
- 13/08/202565,355 mi+2,686 mi
- 08/08/202668,282 mi+2,927 mi
Average of roughly 3,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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