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98 CAR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 65,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 22,873 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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98 CAR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 98 CAR, 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 98 CAR registered?

98 CAR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is 98 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 CAR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 98 CAR have outstanding finance?

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