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R70 NKU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 NKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,282 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,030 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,041 miles

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 38,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,929 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,269 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 27,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2017 18,979 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R70 NKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R70 NKU, 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 R70 NKU registered?

R70 NKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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