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BU14 BVT

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,352 mi
Last recorded132,352 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 132,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,024 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres + OSR tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,604 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 94,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 86,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 79,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 10,870 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner wheel bead (4.2.A.1a)

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 BVT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

BU14 BVT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is BU14 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 BVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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