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HC05 MAY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,349 mi
Last recorded37,349 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 36,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 36,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 34,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 32,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 30,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 28,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 26,664 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 26,664 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 24,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,227 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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HC05 MAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HC05 MAY, 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 HC05 MAY registered?

HC05 MAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is HC05 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC05 MAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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