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A23 PRL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,285 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 80,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A23 PRL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 PRL, 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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How do I check the history of A23 PRL?

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What year was A23 PRL registered?

A23 PRL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is A23 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 PRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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