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P16 YPB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 YPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 58,536 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 58,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,491 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 23,491 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perishing and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, perishing and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

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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P16 YPB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 P16 YPB, 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 P16 YPB registered?

P16 YPB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is P16 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 YPB 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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