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BN14 OVA

2014 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,905 mi
Last recorded185,905 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A 20063,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 OVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 185,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 185,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 180,542 miles

Front Injector seat leaking

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre beginning to distort

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 172,224 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,947 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres now 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn inside and out side edges

Fail 21 Oct 2022 159,897 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres now 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn inside and out side edges

Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,120 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 151,102 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick off side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,293 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 142,293 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 138,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,093 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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BN14 OVA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 63,486 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN14 OVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN14 OVA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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