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OW14 AAV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW14 AAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,597 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 30 Aug 2024 135,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 128,865 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 128,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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 24 Jan 2023 114,838 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 114,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,356 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,356 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,252 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,404 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,470 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

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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OW14 AAV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 OW14 AAV, 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 OW14 AAV registered?

OW14 AAV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is OW14 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW14 AAV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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