2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · OW14 ABZ
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 82,073 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW14 ABZ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 82,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW14 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (OW14 ABZ) between June 2017 and February 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
OW14 ABZ Mileage History
- 20/06/201745,524 mi
- 13/07/201851,805 mi+6,281 mi
- 06/07/201955,134 mi+3,329 mi
- 09/07/202057,958 mi+2,824 mi
- 30/06/202162,628 mi+4,670 mi
- 04/07/202268,351 mi+5,723 mi
- 03/07/2023117,914 km
- 27/06/202476,828 mi
- 02/07/202580,471 mi+3,643 mi
- 10/02/202682,073 mi+1,602 mi
Average of roughly 4,228 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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