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MR05 MTZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,577 mi
Last recorded70,577 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 MTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,577 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 70,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,300 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view of other components

Fail 3 Oct 2024 59,300 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring view of other components

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,261 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 48,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,773 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2017 14,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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MR05 MTZ 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 84.6%.

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 MR05 MTZ, 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 MR05 MTZ registered?

MR05 MTZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2014.

Is MR05 MTZ safe to buy?

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