2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · C24 SBR
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 83,350 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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C24 SBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 83,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C24 SBR 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 (C24 SBR) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
C24 SBR Mileage History
- 09/08/202265,004 mi
- 25/07/202372,180 mi+7,176 mi
- 31/07/202476,192 mi+4,012 mi
- 29/07/202580,037 mi+3,845 mi
- 29/07/202683,350 mi+3,313 mi
Average of roughly 4,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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