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R7 FBA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,813 mi
Last recorded108,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,813 miles

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

Nearside slight damaged on the body

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside slight damaged on the body

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,648 miles

Nearside slight damage on the body

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged but not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,648 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside slight damage on the body

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged but not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,914 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,906 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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R7 FBA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R7 FBA, 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 R7 FBA registered?

R7 FBA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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