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ML14 VYW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,203 mi
Last recorded129,203 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 VYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 129,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,801 miles

Central Front Number plate modified 3D/Raised

Central Rear Number plate modified 3D/Raised

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear light cluster tinted/sprayed black slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear light cluster tinted/sprayed black slightly

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,839 miles

Central Front Number plate been modified (Raised/3D

Central Rear Number plate been modified (Raised/3D

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear light cluster tinted/spray black slightly

Nearside Rear Reflector sprayed black slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear light cluster tinted/spray black slightly

Offside Rear Reflector sprayed black slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,716 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear lights sprayed black

Rear rear reflectors sprayed black

Rear rear reflectors sprayed black

Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,716 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear lights sprayed black

Rear rear reflectors sprayed black

Rear rear reflectors sprayed black

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,153 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Both rear lamp units tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stickers on dashboard.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear lenses damaged not effecting light source.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 46,316 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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ML14 VYW 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 90.9%.

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 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 ML14 VYW, 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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ML14 VYW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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