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BG14 HTJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,732 mi
Last recorded50,732 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 HTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,732 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Jan 2026 50,729 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,140 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 38,222 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Nov 2023 38,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,905 miles

Offside Rear tyre lightly feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 27,995 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 27,995 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 20,153 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,661 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 19,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,921 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 14,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG14 HTJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG14 HTJ, 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 BG14 HTJ registered?

BG14 HTJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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