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RO14 EAJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,440 mi
Last recorded74,440 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,942 miles

both rear tyre treads perished/cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2019 34,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyre treads perished/cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,393 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Rear both tyres age cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front both wipers smearing

Rear both tyres age cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,908 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention soon. (4.1.E.1)

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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RO14 EAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RO14 EAJ, 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 RO14 EAJ registered?

RO14 EAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is RO14 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO14 EAJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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