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OW53 DUN

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,689 mi
Last recorded127,689 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 DUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 127,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025
Pass 15 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,835 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 114,834 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 105,174 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 105,174 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 70,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,668 miles

Offside Front Inner sidewall of tyre split but not showing cords yet.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,508 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner sidewall of tyre split but not showing cords yet.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OW53 DUN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW53 DUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW53 DUN registered?

OW53 DUN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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