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BV14 KVJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,462 mi
Last recorded169,462 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 KVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 169,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 169,462 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 168,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 166,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,617 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 163,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 161,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 161,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 155,932 miles

An interior rear view mirror missing

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

rear view mirror missing

Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 132,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,177 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,865 miles

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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BV14 KVJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV14 KVJ, 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 BV14 KVJ registered?

BV14 KVJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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