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AY14 USE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 118,922 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,922 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose towards NSF door

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,709 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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AY14 USE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY14 USE, 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 AY14 USE registered?

AY14 USE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is AY14 USE safe to buy?

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