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C26 ELN

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 70,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,301 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 63,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,015 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing outside edge

Front Front brake discs scored

Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 30,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and coil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 May 2017 12,589 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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C26 ELN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 C26 ELN, 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 C26 ELN registered?

C26 ELN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is C26 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ELN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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