CarVerify

Free Car Check

A13 VST

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 122,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,908 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,727 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,144 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,982 miles

Emissions reading 0.00%

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A13 VST is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 VST, 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 A13 VST?

You can check the full history of A13 VST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A13 VST registered?

A13 VST is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is A13 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VST shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A13 VST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A13 VST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.