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BC12 LOZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC12 LOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 85,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,034 miles

Nearside Rear Worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Worn unevenly on inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,034 miles

Nearside 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2023 70,797 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 65,324 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Fail 6 May 2022 65,324 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,568 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 61,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,286 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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BC12 LOZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC12 LOZ, 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 BC12 LOZ registered?

BC12 LOZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is BC12 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC12 LOZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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