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FM14 VVZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,580 mi
Last recorded56,580 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 VVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 56,580 miles

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))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chip in windscreen zone A

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

both rear brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

Fail 20 Feb 2025 55,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

both rear brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres have slight cracks but not showing cord

Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,802 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 44,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,667 miles

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

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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FM14 VVZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM14 VVZ, 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 FM14 VVZ registered?

FM14 VVZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is FM14 VVZ safe to buy?

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