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FD14 VPK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,589 mi
Last recorded142,589 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 VPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 142,589 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 142,589 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,274 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 82,624 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight uneven wear on edges

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also excessively out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,151 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 VPK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

FD14 VPK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2014.

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