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R121 UTV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,144 mi
Last recorded68,144 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

RegistrationR121 UTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 68,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 68,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,132 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 59,064 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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking + Inside Edge Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 46,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking + Inside Edge Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 36,148 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 18 Dec 2018 33,110 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 29,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

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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R121 UTV 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 76.9%.

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 R121 UTV, 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 R121 UTV registered?

R121 UTV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is R121 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 UTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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