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DL14 VDJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL14 VDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 95,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,630 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,026 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 73,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 67,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 57,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,137 miles

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

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 VDJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL14 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

DL14 VDJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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