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DRS 176L

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 176L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 87,318 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel been repaired

Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner road wheel inner rim has had weld repair

Fail 31 Jul 2024 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner road wheel inner rim has had weld repair

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,161 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,066 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,774 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 24,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 21,018 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,371 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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DRS 176L is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc 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 DRS 176L, 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 DRS 176L registered?

DRS 176L is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2014.

Is DRS 176L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 176L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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