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A14 FEK

2008 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FEK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 129,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 115,865 miles

Front Slight transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 108,780 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 98,411 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,230 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2014 56,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 61,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 61,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,240 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,059 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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A14 FEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 FEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 FEK registered?

A14 FEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is A14 FEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 FEK shows 37 tests with a 86.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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