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FY14 ZWS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 102,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 93,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm +nearside rear outside is in on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 84,109 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight wear on outer edge,nsr tyre stepping on inner.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm andsidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm andsidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 23,158 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 ZWS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

FY14 ZWS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2014.

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