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MA14 VRW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 VRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,355 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 114,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2024 108,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 107,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Glow Plug Fault Stays Illuminated

Low Engine Oil Level

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,371 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 91,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 79,424 miles

All discs corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,596 miles

undertray/plastic covers fitted

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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MA14 VRW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA14 VRW, 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 MA14 VRW registered?

MA14 VRW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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