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BL14 VXB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 115,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,434 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 172,563 miles

Nearside Rear water ingress light unit

Fail 21 Feb 2020 172,176 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat base collapsed

n/s/r tyre worn unevely & getting low on tread

water ingress into o/s/r light unit

Pass 8 Aug 2018 159,026 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 159,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,027 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge mishaping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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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BL14 VXB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BL14 VXB, 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 BL14 VXB registered?

BL14 VXB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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