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HJ14 PPZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,361 mi
Last recorded135,361 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 PPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 135,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 130,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,001 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 105,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,137 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,509 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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HJ14 PPZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 HJ14 PPZ, 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 HJ14 PPZ registered?

HJ14 PPZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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