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AX14 DFL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,778 mi
Last recorded118,778 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,778 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,631 miles

As a VTS Mot station we can refuse to test this Vehicle because of the items on the rear seat. however they were moved so that the seat belts and seats could be checked

Offside Front Lower Windscreen cracked in zone a is above 10mm but not effecting the drivers view. however this is on the limit if the crack become worse between now and retest it may fail as affecting the drivers view is Dangerous

Items stored in the back seat are a dangerous hazard under heavy or emergency braking and items rolling under seats could damage electric connections.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim is badly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

As a VTS Mot station we can refuse to test this Vehicle because of the items on the rear seat. however they were moved so that the seat belts and seats could be checked

Offside Front Lower Windscreen cracked in zone a is above 10mm but not effecting the drivers view. however this is on the limit if the crack become worse between now and retest it may fail as affecting the drivers view is Dangerous

Items stored in the back seat are a dangerous hazard under heavy or emergency braking and items rolling under seats could damage electric connections.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,844 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

Fail 9 Aug 2017 59,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

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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AX14 DFL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX14 DFL, 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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AX14 DFL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2014.

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