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A16 XYH

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,849 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,625 miles

both front anti roll bar link lower dust covers slightly split

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,576 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 50,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A16 XYH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A16 XYH, 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 A16 XYH registered?

A16 XYH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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