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NS53 AJS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,225 mi
Last recorded93,225 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS53 AJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,182 miles

Under-cover engine sheet fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,182 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 78,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 60,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,979 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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NS53 AJS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 NS53 AJS, 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 NS53 AJS registered?

NS53 AJS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is NS53 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS53 AJS 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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