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BG14 LMJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,842 mi
Last recorded124,842 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 103,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,996 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2019 57,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,737 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 49,725 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning less than 50% of the offside brake light is working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 41,616 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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BG14 LMJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

BG14 LMJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2014.

Is BG14 LMJ safe to buy?

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