2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 91,444 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 A-Class years (91,444 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 25.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 77,163
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 91,444
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.1% of tests fail here (354% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.8%
- Suspension7.6%
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Brakes3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.39%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.14%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Stop lamp not working 1.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.23%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.11%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 A-Class years (91,444 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.6% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 77,163 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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