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FY14 TXS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

203,030 mi
Last recorded203,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 TXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 203,030 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 203,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 188,748 miles

engine damp of oil

front brake discs deteriorated/lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre on 2mm borderline

rear brake discs deteriorated/lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2024 169,285 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 169,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge, carcass deformed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge, carcass deformed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,920 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 22 Mar 2022 157,937 miles

x2 rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2021 152,917 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2021 152,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger front airbag indicates malfunction (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,634 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,713 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,539 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear tread cracking/splitting

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 TXS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

FY14 TXS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is FY14 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 TXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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