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HIG 321

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 321
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 86,359 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 86,349 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,789 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 78,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,205 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 72,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,852 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

very small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,017 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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HIG 321 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HIG 321, 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 HIG 321 registered?

HIG 321 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 February 2014.

Is HIG 321 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 321 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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