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D1 ARB

2014 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,263 mi
Last recorded105,263 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A 20063,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 ARB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 105,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,888 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 100,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,120 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 88,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2021 84,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 84,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 76,603 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,106 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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D1 ARB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A 200 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 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 63,486 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D1 ARB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D1 ARB registered?

D1 ARB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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