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N5 GWY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,557 mi
Last recorded116,557 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2026 116,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2025 90,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 110,810 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2024 78,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 107,119 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 67,248 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 67,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatshield insecure @ rear

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 55,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just meets min standard. (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,681 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 45,681 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,206 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted.

rear tyres only just meet min standard.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,206 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted.

rear tyres only just meet min standard.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,057 miles

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2019 79,284 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 27,485 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 72,611 miles

Rear o/s and n/s tyres feathered on inside edge and wearing low

Fail 18 May 2018 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished and split

Rear o/s and n/s tyres feathered on inside edge and wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,867 miles

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

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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N5 GWY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N5 GWY, 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 N5 GWY registered?

N5 GWY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2014.

Is N5 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GWY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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