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BAR 81X

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 81X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 65,002 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 16 Sep 2025 62,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 54,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 49,874 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel test to low tom read

full undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,414 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,229 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

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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BAR 81X is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BAR 81X, 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 BAR 81X registered?

BAR 81X is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is BAR 81X safe to buy?

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