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C8 XMW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,509 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 97,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,122 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,122 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 52,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,001 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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C8 XMW 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 C8 XMW, 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 C8 XMW registered?

C8 XMW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2014.

Is C8 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 XMW 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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