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M500 ELH

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,687 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,804 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,910 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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 30 Mar 2022 67,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,847 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 29 Mar 2021 61,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,557 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,464 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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M500 ELH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M500 ELH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M500 ELH?

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What year was M500 ELH registered?

M500 ELH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2014.

Is M500 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ELH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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