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EJ14 DFE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,129 mi
Last recorded83,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 83,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 83,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,461 miles

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front inner road wheel distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 76,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front inner road wheel distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,897 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 69,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,936 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 62,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & TYRE INNER TREAD EXPOSED CORDS 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 46,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,983 miles

Offside Front tyre around inner wall slightly raised 225/40/18

rear tyres showing signs of wear and going out of shape around inner treads.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2018 33,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake discs showing signs of wear

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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EJ14 DFE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ14 DFE, 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 EJ14 DFE registered?

EJ14 DFE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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