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FJ14 XFO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,847 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 89,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (225/45x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (225/45x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 78,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 78,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 65,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 37,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,123 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FJ14 XFO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ14 XFO, 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 FJ14 XFO registered?

FJ14 XFO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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