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FD14 DLU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 96,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 80,954 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 77,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 77,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,254 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 72,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,491 miles

Front brake pads appear worn.

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

Pass 14 May 2018 32,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 22,303 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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FD14 DLU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD14 DLU, 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 FD14 DLU registered?

FD14 DLU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is FD14 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD14 DLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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