2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AE64 UUS
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 86,602 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE64 UUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 86,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AE64 UUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AE64 UUS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE64 UUS Mileage History
- 05/01/202370,536 mi
- 28/12/202376,985 mi+6,449 mi
- 04/01/202583,102 mi+6,117 mi
- 05/01/202686,602 mi+3,500 mi
- 05/01/202686,602 mi
Average of roughly 5,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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