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R40 RCU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,141 mi
Last recorded103,141 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 103,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

front brake discs appear to be lipped

front brake pads are low

o/s/f tyre is perishing in the tread

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 52,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions are too low

engine cover fitted

o/s wiper is smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre is perishing slightly

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2020 52,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions are too low

n/s/r tyre is worn and out of shape on the inner edge - 225 40 18

o/s wiper is smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre is perishing slightly

o/s/r tyre is going out of shape on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust

emissions are too low to test

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level appears low

brake pad warning light on

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are low

n/s/r tyre is going out of shape

nail in o/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 18,170 miles

oil on engine under tray

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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R40 RCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R40 RCU, 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 R40 RCU registered?

R40 RCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is R40 RCU safe to buy?

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