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PE14 YJZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,092 mi
Last recorded173,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE14 YJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 173,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2025 157,212 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper arm worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 145,025 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 139,453 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,359 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,852 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 90,831 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 84,696 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 84,694 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 79,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,551 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PE14 YJZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE14 YJZ, 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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PE14 YJZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2014.

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