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OY14 XOU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,647 mi
Last recorded81,647 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY14 XOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 81,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 81,636 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 80,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity is wet (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,031 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 66,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,468 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 5 Apr 2019 44,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,945 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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OY14 XOU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel 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 OY14 XOU, 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 OY14 XOU registered?

OY14 XOU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2014.

Is OY14 XOU safe to buy?

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