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GC10 ARE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC10 ARE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 104,072 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 104,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,242 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 96,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,260 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 89,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 83,226 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear stop tail/position lamp holder faulty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2021 65,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2020 57,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 57,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,217 miles

engine exhaust emissions too lean to register

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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GC10 ARE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GC10 ARE, 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 GC10 ARE registered?

GC10 ARE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2014.

Is GC10 ARE safe to buy?

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