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P17 DME

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,166 mi
Last recorded132,166 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 132,166 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2026 131,970 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,735 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2025 114,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,154 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm minimum tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 84,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm minimum tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,589 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 41,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 36,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,765 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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P17 DME 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 P17 DME, 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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P17 DME is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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