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BD63 VCF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,989 mi
Last recorded114,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 VCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,989 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 114,989 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,299 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front (Passenger's airbag warning light on)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,557 miles

Attention Please (Passenger's airbag warning light on)

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,557 miles

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

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

Attention Please (Passenger's airbag warning light on)

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,306 miles

Attention Please (Passenger's airbag warning light on)

Body under covers & engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 71,301 miles

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

Attention Please (Passenger's airbag warning light on)

Body under covers & engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,487 miles

Body under covers & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Both side front wiper (replacement recommended)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tracking recommended

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,430 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 30,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

brake wear warning light on

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,449 miles

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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BD63 VCF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 BD63 VCF, 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 BD63 VCF registered?

BD63 VCF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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