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MR08 FOX

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,708 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 20,984 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 20,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 17,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 17,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 14,696 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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MR08 FOX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MR08 FOX, 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 MR08 FOX registered?

MR08 FOX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is MR08 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR08 FOX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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