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R14 MXL

2019 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,208 mi
Last recorded31,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class36,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 31,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Front Front subframe repair covered in underseal.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 126,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 30,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,766 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 118,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 25,350 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,906 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tmps light on

Fail 15 Sep 2023 109,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tmps light on

Pass 28 Jan 2023 21,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,962 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 20 Sep 2022 97,962 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 16,438 miles

Rear tyres perishing & wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,965 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front top mounts have play but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing (2014) 215/45v17 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (2016) 215/45v17 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 70,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,969 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,172 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm.

Offside front tyre worn down to 3.0mm.

Slight to moderate play in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 53,172 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm.

Offside front tyre worn down to 3.0mm.

Slight to moderate play in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R14 MXL is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,027 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 R14 MXL, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R14 MXL is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2019.

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