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M3 EKR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,203 mi
Last recorded186,203 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 186,203 miles

Central Front object obscuring front number plate

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and close to 1.5mm limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber ant-slip missing

Pass 17 Feb 2025 173,020 miles

Central Front OBJECT OBSCURING NUMBER PLATE

Front CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1,6MM @ TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 172,897 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front OBJECT OBSCURING NUMBER PLATE

Front CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1,6MM @ TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 156,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 156,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2023 141,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 140,110 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 126,998 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 126,998 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,294 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 101,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 43,683 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M3 EKR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M3 EKR, 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 M3 EKR registered?

M3 EKR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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