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C5 XLC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,974 mi
Last recorded111,974 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 XLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

too clean to smoke test

Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

too clean to smoke test

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,857 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C5 XLC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C5 XLC, 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 C5 XLC registered?

C5 XLC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is C5 XLC safe to buy?

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