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AR08 HEL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 HEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,701 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,469 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 68,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,151 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pad wear indicator is on.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,503 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,506 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,692 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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AR08 HEL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 AR08 HEL, 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 AR08 HEL registered?

AR08 HEL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2014.

Is AR08 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 HEL 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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