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AV14 VPZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,879 mi
Last recorded145,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 VPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 128,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,391 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))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,391 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,850 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 94,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,011 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,010 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,245 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,377 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,048 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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AV14 VPZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV14 VPZ, 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 AV14 VPZ registered?

AV14 VPZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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