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HG63 GLZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG63 GLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,434 miles

Offside Front wheel is out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2026 100,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel is out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,070 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2025 97,067 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 91,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,321 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,383 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,382 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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,031 miles

Emissions were tested & met but the DSM could not register the reading

Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions were tested & met but the DSM could not register the reading

Pass 27 Dec 2019 59,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,051 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 49,051 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,655 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 40,655 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HG63 GLZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HG63 GLZ, 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 HG63 GLZ registered?

HG63 GLZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 February 2014.

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