2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · AO64 XCG
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 94,802 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO64 XCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 94,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AO64 XCG 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 (AO64 XCG) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO64 XCG Mileage History
- 28/10/202273,709 mi
- 06/10/202381,224 mi+7,515 mi
- 31/10/202488,287 mi+7,063 mi
- 31/10/202488,287 mi
- 28/10/202594,802 mi+6,515 mi
Average of roughly 7,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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