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GY14 VGP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY14 VGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 157,029 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 157,022 miles

Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear roof bar slightly loose

Fail 21 Aug 2024 131,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault front right, with seat belt on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear roof bar slightly loose

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,975 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,627 miles

Nearside vehicle under trays are damaged slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 80,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Out Of Shape

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 42,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,091 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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GY14 VGP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY14 VGP, 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 GY14 VGP registered?

GY14 VGP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2014.

Is GY14 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY14 VGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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