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FD10 STU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 144,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 133,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,312 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 73,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,024 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F--N/S/R--O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 69,023 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,226 miles

Front wing has damage, Not concidered a sharp edge.

Heater Motor Noisy.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Service Light On.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 104,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wing has damage, Not concidered a sharp edge.

Heater Motor Noisy.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Service Light On.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,161 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,161 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,617 miles

Exhaust rear box deterioated

Nearside Front Tyre damage to inner side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,986 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,899 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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FD10 STU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FD10 STU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD10 STU registered?

FD10 STU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is FD10 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD10 STU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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