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A8 FXT

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,746 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 85,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,345 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,345 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,366 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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A8 FXT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A8 FXT, 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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What year was A8 FXT registered?

A8 FXT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is A8 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FXT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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