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R222 BYN

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 98,714 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 98,714 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size/225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,671 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,433 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2024 85,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,393 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,175 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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R222 BYN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,595cc 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 R222 BYN, 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 R222 BYN registered?

R222 BYN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is R222 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 BYN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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