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BD14 UYG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,046 mi
Last recorded164,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 UYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 164,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 164,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 152,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 152,128 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one in all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 136,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 136,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 100,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 100,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,458 miles

Exhaust mounting defective catalyst bracket loose and rattling. (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body shields fitted to complete underside tested to the best of my ability ..

Pass 25 May 2017 61,749 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 61,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BD14 UYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD14 UYG, 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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BD14 UYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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