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FA11 YLA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA11 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,299 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,594 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,834 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 63,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,960 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,505 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,388 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 35,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 25,620 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f wheel damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 May 2018 25,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front n/s/f wheel damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2017 15,193 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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FA11 YLA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA11 YLA, 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 FA11 YLA registered?

FA11 YLA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is FA11 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA11 YLA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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