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C7 SLD

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,118 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,200 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 87,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,035 miles

km displayed on dash last test

Pass 17 Oct 2022 124,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low - worn inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,142 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,276 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,302 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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C7 SLD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C7 SLD, 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 C7 SLD registered?

C7 SLD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 February 2014.

Is C7 SLD safe to buy?

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