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AP14 VBM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,830 mi
Last recorded137,830 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 137,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 87,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 76,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,757 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords one cut to the ply and one cut to the cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers worn

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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AP14 VBM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP14 VBM, 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 AP14 VBM registered?

AP14 VBM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2014.

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