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EL13 ZAA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,966 mi
Last recorded58,966 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 ZAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,966 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 58,887 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 36,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 31,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,365 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,983 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 14,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre is on 3mm

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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EL13 ZAA 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 EL13 ZAA, 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 EL13 ZAA registered?

EL13 ZAA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is EL13 ZAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL13 ZAA 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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