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ML14 VZS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 VZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,482 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 79,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,858 miles

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

Rear both tyres are slightly cracking ans stepping on inner

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,858 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres are unevenly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both tyres are slightly cracking ans stepping on inner

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,566 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 52,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 39,826 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 33,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 24,504 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 VZS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML14 VZS, 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 ML14 VZS registered?

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

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