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HY14 ZYF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 ZYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 171,457 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 164,866 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 155,266 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 145,677 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 145,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,653 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,787 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall/rim protector

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,407 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall/rim protector

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,235 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 ZYF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY14 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

HY14 ZYF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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