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AK14 XVO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 XVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 91,114 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S AND O/S INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inside shoulder

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 39,158 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,797 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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AK14 XVO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK14 XVO, 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 AK14 XVO registered?

AK14 XVO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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