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BR09 EMS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

91,504 mi
Last recorded91,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear brake reaction bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 87,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear/Perished and leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,962 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,843 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 56,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,850 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2022 42,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,267 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,391 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 39,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 53,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 23,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 23,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,102 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 21,928 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 21,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,399 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 18,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BR09 EMS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 BR09 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BR09 EMS registered?

BR09 EMS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2014.

Is BR09 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR09 EMS shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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