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A14 PLR

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,440 mi
Last recorded66,440 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 PLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 56,751 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 48,631 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2018 48,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 40,043 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 40,037 miles

Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn o/s-n/s (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s-n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre edge wearing away

Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre edge wearing away

n/s/r tyrewall cracked &3mm tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,554 miles

both rear tyres are cracked on outer walls and in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,940 miles

both rear tyres, outer walls starting to crack

o/s wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,235 miles

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,807 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,915 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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A14 PLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 58,896 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 A14 PLR, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 PLR?

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What year was A14 PLR registered?

A14 PLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A14 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 PLR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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