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FD14 VPL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL EXAM

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 37,829 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 37,829 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 35,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 31,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 26,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 24,360 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 VPL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

FD14 VPL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is FD14 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD14 VPL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD14 VPL have outstanding finance?

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