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OT03 SFT

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOT03 SFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 91,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,569 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 79,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,463 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 71,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge + close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,853 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,480 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 44,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,304 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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OT03 SFT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OT03 SFT, 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 OT03 SFT registered?

OT03 SFT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is OT03 SFT safe to buy?

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