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EK14 YVP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,614 mi
Last recorded116,614 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 YVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,614 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 102,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,595 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 100,595 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 94,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,254 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,150 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,175 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 30,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK14 YVP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc 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 EK14 YVP, 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 EK14 YVP registered?

EK14 YVP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2014.

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The MOT history for EK14 YVP 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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