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R88 SHF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,710 mi
Last recorded100,710 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 SHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,886 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 85,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,029 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 perished and cuts in tread but no cords felt (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,776 miles

nsf osf brake disk lipped

nsr osr brake disk lipped

vehical fitted with sill covers and undersheilds

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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R88 SHF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R88 SHF, 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 R88 SHF registered?

R88 SHF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2014.

Is R88 SHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 SHF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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