2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · CH10 EFZ
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 108,158 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH10 EFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 108,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CH10 EFZ 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 (CH10 EFZ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CH10 EFZ Mileage History
- 11/12/202387,255 mi
- 16/12/202498,245 mi+10,990 mi
- 16/12/202498,245 mi
- 09/12/2025108,158 mi+9,913 mi
- 15/12/2025108,158 mi
Average of roughly 10,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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