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BL14 VYP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 152,036 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 May 2026 151,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2025 144,706 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2024 136,877 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2023 126,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 122,468 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 110,644 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,940 miles

Nearside Front Tire tread depth at 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,717 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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BL14 VYP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BL14 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

BL14 VYP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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