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A5 UCP

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,873 mi
Last recorded53,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 53,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,232 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,095 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 38,414 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 30,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking air ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 22,361 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking air ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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A5 UCP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 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 S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 UCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 UCP registered?

A5 UCP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is A5 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UCP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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