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BU14 BVC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,229 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 116,144 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 116,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,104 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,103 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight play in gland

Under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,268 miles

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

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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BU14 BVC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BU14 BVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 BVC registered?

BU14 BVC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is BU14 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 BVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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