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G18 BAB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,113 mi
Last recorded90,113 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,113 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,108 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/at time test/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 81,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/at time test/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 22,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge worn very close to chords (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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G18 BAB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G18 BAB, 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 G18 BAB registered?

G18 BAB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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