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R888 CLG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,458 mi
Last recorded152,458 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 CLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 152,458 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner wheel arch liners damaged and slightly insecure

undertrays damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2026 152,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner wheel arch liners damaged and slightly insecure

undertrays damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2025 144,575 miles

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

both front inner wheel arch liners damaged and slightly insecure

undertrays damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,767 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged plastic surround (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s reversing light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm plastic covers insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arch trims insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2024 125,567 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged plastic surround (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s reversing light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm plastic covers insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arch trims insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2023 113,843 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 113,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 102,072 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brake readings excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,910 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 86,908 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,065 miles

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

bot rear tires worn on edges

damage to front and n/s under trays

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner condition

o/s/f tire low 2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2019 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,970 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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R888 CLG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R888 CLG, 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 R888 CLG registered?

R888 CLG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is R888 CLG safe to buy?

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