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AY14 USF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,259 mi
Last recorded131,259 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 131,259 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 85,022 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 85,017 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose anchorage not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

number plate lamp warning illuminated on the dash

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,661 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,056 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges scolloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,868 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 USF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY14 USF, 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 USF registered?

AY14 USF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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