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N121 PUR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,732 mi
Last recorded128,732 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 PUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,732 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Appears to either be fitted incorrectly or has an incorrect spring fitted. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + Light cluster has water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure lamp showing incorrect pressure in tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2024 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside reverse lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,689 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 106,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 102,865 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 102,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 97,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,686 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Fault displayed on the screen (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,802 miles

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

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

service due 17,900 miles ago.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 52,802 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

service due 17,900 miles ago.

tpms light illuminated.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,418 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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N121 PUR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N121 PUR, 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 N121 PUR registered?

N121 PUR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is N121 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 PUR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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