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OV14 EBC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,927 mi
Last recorded145,927 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 145,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 145,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 139,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 139,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 128,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 109,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative airbag warning/front left malfunctioning warning (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded /very close to legal limti of 1.6mm /small cuts on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle light on tail gate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop lamp removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,075 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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OV14 EBC 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 72.7%.

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 OV14 EBC, 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 OV14 EBC registered?

OV14 EBC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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The MOT history for OV14 EBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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