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FY14 YZM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,874 mi
Last recorded124,874 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 YZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 112,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,313 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 107,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 106,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,159 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 26,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,714 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 YZM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY14 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

FY14 YZM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is FY14 YZM safe to buy?

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