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PMB 497B

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 497B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 88,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 81,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 68,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,656 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,379 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,771 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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PMB 497B is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc 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 PMB 497B, 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 PMB 497B registered?

PMB 497B is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2014.

Is PMB 497B safe to buy?

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