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N21 SMH

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 SMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2026 84,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 84,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,789 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,732 miles

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

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 19 May 2022 51,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,490 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 57,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 44,739 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 39,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 53,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 33,796 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 27,852 miles

Rear tyres 3 - 3.5 mm

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 22,223 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N21 SMH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N21 SMH, 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 N21 SMH registered?

N21 SMH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is N21 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 SMH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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