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G17 SDE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,497 mi
Last recorded116,497 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 116,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,466 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 107,936 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 103,047 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 103,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,814 miles

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

o/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,845 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads 55/60% worn

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads 55/60% worn

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,436 miles

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

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

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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G17 SDE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G17 SDE, 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

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What year was G17 SDE registered?

G17 SDE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is G17 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 SDE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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