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FY14 DAO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,296 mi
Last recorded77,296 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 DAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 77,296 miles

Front Body component insecure badge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 74,586 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn on inner and slight damage to sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,939 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 49,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,919 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,771 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted preventing a full examination .

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,131 miles

Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both rears have been tinted (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust noisy exhaust has been modified (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both have been tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% both have been tinted (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both rears have been tinted (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust noisy exhaust has been modified (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both have been tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% both have been tinted (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.2.1d)

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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FY14 DAO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY14 DAO, 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

How do I check the history of FY14 DAO?

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What year was FY14 DAO registered?

FY14 DAO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is FY14 DAO safe to buy?

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