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GXZ 6947

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,234 mi
Last recorded103,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 6947
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 86,367 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 86,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,717 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,329 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Aug 2021 70,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,935 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 63,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,168 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,674 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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GXZ 6947 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXZ 6947, 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 GXZ 6947 registered?

GXZ 6947 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2014.

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