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FD14 DMU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,290 mi
Last recorded230,290 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 230,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 139,761 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,889 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 132,889 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,018 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,420 miles

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,475 miles

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,537 miles

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

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

emissions low

underneath covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,779 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 69,760 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 DMU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DMU, 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 FD14 DMU registered?

FD14 DMU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is FD14 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD14 DMU 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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