2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · SL14 CAX
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2014. Recorded mileage 94,157 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL14 CAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 94,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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SL14 CAX 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 (SL14 CAX) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SL14 CAX Mileage History
- 04/05/202481,064 mi
- 02/05/202587,876 mi+6,812 mi
- 02/05/202587,876 mi
- 05/05/202694,155 mi+6,279 mi
- 06/05/202694,157 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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