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AL12 AYG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2025 115,298 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 95,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,866 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 89,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 71,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,066 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear rear washers inop

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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AL12 AYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AL12 AYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL12 AYG registered?

AL12 AYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2014.

Is AL12 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 AYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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