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MS55 SLM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,638 mi
Last recorded40,638 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 SLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,638 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,175 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 36,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 27,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also wearing out of shape on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also wearing out of shape on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 24,638 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered/out of shape on both edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,226 miles

Front wipers smearing

both rear tyres feathered

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,914 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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MS55 SLM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 MS55 SLM, 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 MS55 SLM registered?

MS55 SLM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is MS55 SLM safe to buy?

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