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MG05 EED

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 EED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 122,135 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle full/pump heard (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 108,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,411 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,249 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,607 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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MG05 EED is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 MG05 EED, 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 MG05 EED registered?

MG05 EED is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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