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R29 ODO

2013 Mercedes A Class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ODO
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 140,030 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 140,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,415 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))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 132,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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 2 Dec 2022 119,529 miles

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 107,031 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,198 miles

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 18 Mar 2020 90,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,025 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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R29 ODO is a 2013 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 ODO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes A Class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R29 ODO registered?

R29 ODO is a 2013 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is R29 ODO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 ODO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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