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BD63 VCP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,105 mi
Last recorded128,105 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 117,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 103,048 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,474 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear edges

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,420 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 56,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure accident damadge (1.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,847 miles

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edges

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 VCP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 VCP, 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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BD63 VCP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2014.

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