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RJ14 VDR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ14 VDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,588 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 83,588 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 75,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 68,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 60,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 51,137 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,416 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 34,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 34,232 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,338 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 9,249 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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RJ14 VDR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RJ14 VDR, 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 RJ14 VDR registered?

RJ14 VDR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is RJ14 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ14 VDR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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