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C9 FSL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,904 mi
Last recorded89,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2025 78,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,341 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 89,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 63,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 56,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 87,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,723 miles

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

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,112 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,765 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 57,580 miles

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 44,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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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C9 FSL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C9 FSL, 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 C9 FSL registered?

C9 FSL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2014.

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