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EF63 SZX

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,116 mi
Last recorded133,116 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 SZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 133,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

injector 3 chuffing and leaking exhaust fumes

Fail 4 Mar 2026 133,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

injector 3 chuffing and leaking exhaust fumes

Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cuts and chunks out of inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cuts and chunks out of outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

injector 3 chuffing and leaking exhaust fumes

Fail 7 Mar 2025 118,012 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking injector 1 leaking / tighten up pipe union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cuts and chunks out of inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cuts and chunks out of outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

injector 3 chuffing and leaking exhaust fumes

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 98,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 94,055 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 87,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

water leak engine

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,534 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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EF63 SZX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF63 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF63 SZX?

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What year was EF63 SZX registered?

EF63 SZX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2014.

Is EF63 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 SZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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