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OV14 SYC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 116,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 100,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,081 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,856 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 74,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 22,565 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 SYC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV14 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

OV14 SYC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is OV14 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV14 SYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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