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DL14 PDY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL14 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 97,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,508 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,468 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 87,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 82,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,283 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 51,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,256 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges 225/45/17y

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,801 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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DL14 PDY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DL14 PDY, 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 DL14 PDY registered?

DL14 PDY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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