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DX02 DAR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 119,754 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset now ok (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 106,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S - Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,677 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 84,808 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. Also have excessive runout recorded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt damaged and incomplete.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,570 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 75,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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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DX02 DAR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc 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 DX02 DAR, 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 DX02 DAR registered?

DX02 DAR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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The MOT history for DX02 DAR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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