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D23 DDT

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 DDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 98,623 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 93,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 81,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 zr 18 worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 57,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 57,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 56,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/zr19/98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,519 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,061 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 14 Feb 2018 40,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 35,987 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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D23 DDT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D23 DDT, 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 D23 DDT registered?

D23 DDT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2014.

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