2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AB11 NAE
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 86,672 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB11 NAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 86,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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AB11 NAE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AB11 NAE) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AB11 NAE Mileage History
- 29/08/202479,335 mi
- 29/08/202479,337 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/202586,656 mi+7,319 mi
- 02/10/202586,669 mi+13 mi
- 06/10/202586,672 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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