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B21 VJC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,435 mi
Last recorded47,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 47,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 42,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear damper shrouds /bump stops perished apart

exhaust front flex starting to brake up

Fail 8 Sep 2022 53,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear damper shrouds /bump stops perished apart

exhaust front flex starting to brake up

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,140 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 28,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 28,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 11,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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B21 VJC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 VJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B21 VJC registered?

B21 VJC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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