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BF04 SAF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 SAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts large box across seats

Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,065 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,860 miles

Front brake disks worn inner faces

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,320 miles

Front discs and pads worn

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,495 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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BF04 SAF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF04 SAF, 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 BF04 SAF registered?

BF04 SAF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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