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DA61 WEL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,693 mi
Last recorded131,693 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 131,693 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 131,693 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 122,376 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2025 122,375 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,437 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front pipe to aircon system showing signs of a leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level at minimum

Fail 8 Mar 2024 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread below 1.6 inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front pipe to aircon system showing signs of a leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level at minimum

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,704 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 85,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,861 miles

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,861 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm , worn on edges (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,040 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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DA61 WEL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA61 WEL, 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 DA61 WEL registered?

DA61 WEL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2014.

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