MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion to exhaust
emissions are too low to test
undertray fitted
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
oil on engine under tray
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R40 RCU?
You can check the full history of R40 RCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for R40 RCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R40 RCU have outstanding finance?
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