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EK51 TAX

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,073 mi
Last recorded89,073 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 89,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,142 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 64,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,749 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,253 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 35,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,153 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,606 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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EK51 TAX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK51 TAX, 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 EK51 TAX registered?

EK51 TAX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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The MOT history for EK51 TAX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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