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HY14 ZXS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,169 mi
Last recorded174,169 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 ZXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,169 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 174,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 169,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 168,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 165,845 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 165,845 miles

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 163,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,030 miles

under trays obscuring components

Fail 28 Mar 2019 134,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

under trays obscuring components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,577 miles

covers obscuring components under vehicle & under bonnet

engine under tray damaged & insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v Michelin primacy 3 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers obscuring components under vehicle & under bonnet

engine under tray damaged & insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,018 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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HY14 ZXS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY14 ZXS, 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 HY14 ZXS registered?

HY14 ZXS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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