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FY14 TWJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,712 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 100,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 79,866 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 79,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear low but cannot be visually assessed positively. Brake calliper carrier design obscuring positive view of brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Pronounced lip formed on inner and outer edges of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Pronounced lip formed on inner and outer edges of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Pronounced lip formed on inner and outer edges of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Pronounced lip formed on inner and outer edges of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with full length under body protective trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,996 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 65,995 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,356 miles

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 TWJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TWJ, 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 FY14 TWJ registered?

FY14 TWJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is FY14 TWJ safe to buy?

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