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FD63 YYJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,031 mi
Last recorded141,031 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,031 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 141,031 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 116,254 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 116,254 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,098 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear trye no visible tread inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure warning message on instrument cluster

Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear trye no visible tread inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure warning message on instrument cluster

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,835 miles

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

Offside Rear tail lamp has water condensation inside

undertrays fitted

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 YYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

FD63 YYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2014.

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