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BK14 UVX

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,022 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2025 106,431 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 106,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 103,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 94,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,250 miles

Active bonnet malfunction message on display

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp condensated

Fail 28 Jan 2020 53,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Active bonnet malfunction message on display

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp condensated

Fail 27 Jan 2020 53,220 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Active bonnet malfunction message on display

Front Engine oil low

Front Undertray damaged, unlikely to become detached

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen dirty from inside

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp unit has ingress of water

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 34,350 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,595 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

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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BK14 UVX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK14 UVX, 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 BK14 UVX registered?

BK14 UVX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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