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BU14 BVH

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,771 mi
Last recorded98,771 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 98,771 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,948 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 95,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,276 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BVH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc 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 BU14 BVH, 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 BU14 BVH registered?

BU14 BVH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is BU14 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 BVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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