2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · FP64 LSK

The most recent MOT recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class took place on 5 March 2026, where the vehicle achieved a pass alongside several advisories. It is worth noting, however, that a failure was issued on the same date for two prs (present and sufficient but repairable) items: an inoperative or malfunctioning engine management indicator lamp and a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating an SRS fault. Because the vehicle passed shortly afterwards, these warning lamp issues have presumably been resolved, but they remain significant because they touch on the engine emissions or engine management system and the airbag system. Any prospective buyer should obtain documentary evidence that both warning lamps have been properly rectified and cleared via diagnostic equipment rather than simply bulb removal, and should re-confirm that both lamps extinguish promptly upon ignition. The longer trend across the MOT history is broadly stable, with clean passes in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, but the cluster of advisories and prs items appearing at the 2026 test represents a noticeable worsening in the most recent cycle. Recorded mileage stands at 139,390 miles over a twelve-year life, which equates to roughly 11,600 miles annually and is broadly typical for a car of this age. The MOT entries do not suggest any extended standing periods or unusually low usage, so the mechanical condition should reflect steady service rather than degradation from inactivity. Nevertheless, at this accumulated mileage, wear-sensitive items such as suspension components, engine and gearbox mounts, turbocharger bearings (where applicable), dual mass flywheel or clutch components, and ancillary drive belts are approaching or past their nominal service horizons, even if not specifically flagged in MOT records. The advisories recorded on this car are highly consistent and therefore demand close attention. Inner-edge wear on both front tyres was flagged at both the 2021 and 2026 tests, and a ball joint with slight play was noted on the offside front suspension arm at the latest test. Inner-edge tyre wear on a front-wheel-drive Mercedes A-Class frequently points to misalignment of the front axle, worn suspension bushes, or tired coil springs allowing the wheel geometry to drift out of specification. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vague or wandering steering response, particularly under braking. The recurring advisories on both front and rear brake discs being pitted or scored indicate surface corrosion and lip formation typical of pads glazing the discs, which can produce brake shudder, vibration through the steering wheel under heavy application, and reduced efficiency in wet conditions; the discs are likely nearing the point of replacement. The 2020 advisory regarding a corroded offside rear brake pipe joint is also worth confirming has been properly inspected, as brake pipework corrosion on a twelve-year-old vehicle can progress unseen beneath underseal or surface treatment. Beyond the recorded advisories, a buyer should approach this car with a checklist suited to its age and mileage. Inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking or perishing caused by age rather than wear, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth, and verify that all tyres are of matching specification on the same axle. Examine the underside, including subframes, brake pipes, fuel lines, and the exhaust system, for any developing corrosion, particularly given the 2020 advisory on a rear brake pipe. Check the 12V battery, as Mercedes auxiliary batteries and main batteries in this age group are prone to sudden failure and can cause erratic electrical behaviour. Confirm that the service book or digital records demonstrate regular replacement of engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, and the timing chain or belt service interval where applicable, as calendar-based fluid degradation is a common oversight. Finally, carry out a thorough cold-start observation to detect any timing chain rattle, turbocharger whistle, or excessive exhaust smoke, and verify the operation of all airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and the central infotainment system in light of the recent SRS-related advisory.