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FD63 YYB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,434 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Outer brake pad friction material insecure to brake pad. (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn/deteriorated.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk missing from inside of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,592 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN. (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FD63 YYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD63 YYB, 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 FD63 YYB registered?

FD63 YYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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