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BCY 8V

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,892 mi
Last recorded86,892 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 8V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 86,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,219 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2023 71,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,600 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,437 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BCY 8V is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCY 8V, 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 BCY 8V registered?

BCY 8V is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is BCY 8V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCY 8V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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