2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · G4 HPC
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 85,113 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G4 HPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 85,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G4 HPC 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 (G4 HPC) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
G4 HPC Mileage History
- 08/04/202462,474 mi
- 01/04/202570,131 mi+7,657 mi
- 03/10/202572,719 mi+2,588 mi
- 02/10/202685,111 mi+12,392 mi
- 06/10/202685,113 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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