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DEC 16N

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 16N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,499 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 68,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,163 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,163 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,569 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on outer edge, has cuts and coming close to the minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,589 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 48,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edges (3.5.1i)

engine check light on

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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DEC 16N is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DEC 16N, 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 DEC 16N registered?

DEC 16N is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is DEC 16N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 16N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEC 16N have outstanding finance?

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