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HL12 ZEL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,557 mi
Last recorded51,557 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL12 ZEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,800 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 40,798 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2022 36,315 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,000 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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HL12 ZEL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HL12 ZEL, 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 HL12 ZEL registered?

HL12 ZEL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is HL12 ZEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL12 ZEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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