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RFZ 8561

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,004 mi
Last recorded49,004 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 8561
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 49,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,072 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 45,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 43,037 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,703 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 38,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 32,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,226 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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RFZ 8561 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFZ 8561, 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

How do I check the history of RFZ 8561?

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What year was RFZ 8561 registered?

RFZ 8561 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 February 2014.

Is RFZ 8561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 8561 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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