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R40 WEG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 WEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 93,721 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 87,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,628 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,632 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle hard to see some testable items

Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,386 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 43,386 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,004 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 36,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,424 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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R40 WEG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R40 WEG, 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 WEG registered?

R40 WEG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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