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R70 XYB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 XYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,850 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 81,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 71,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,509 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 55,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 37,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,279 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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R70 XYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

R70 XYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for R70 XYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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