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OV14 UUF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,430 mi
Last recorded132,430 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 UUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,430 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,927 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 105,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,379 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,113 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,659 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low/unevenly on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner tread

possible srs fault

Fail 20 Oct 2020 91,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low/unevenly on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner tread

possible srs fault

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,180 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,793 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 UUF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

OV14 UUF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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