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BT14 VWP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 VWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 122,105 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

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

engine is very noisy and rattling on rev and idle

Fail 19 Sep 2023 122,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 on outer side wall have cracking exposed the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

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

engine is very noisy and rattling on rev and idle

Pass 31 May 2022 112,824 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,698 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 May 2019 75,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip to the nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper is partially insecure at offside rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper is partially insecure at offside rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 49,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BT14 VWP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT14 VWP, 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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BT14 VWP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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