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RF14 ZVW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 ZVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 109,153 miles

Offside front suspension lower ball joint dust gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Fail 9 Jun 2026 109,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front suspension lower ball joint dust gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 95,426 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 95,425 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 95,338 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,738 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 73,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine oil low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PTMS staying on

Unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,856 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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RF14 ZVW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF14 ZVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF14 ZVW registered?

RF14 ZVW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is RF14 ZVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF14 ZVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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