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N888 VED

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 VED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 77,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 57,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,281 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 42,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***strong advise*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake discs corroded

under tray fitted

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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N888 VED is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N888 VED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N888 VED registered?

N888 VED is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2014.

Is N888 VED safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 VED shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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