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BV14 LCN

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,604 mi
Last recorded145,604 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 145,604 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 145,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 133,260 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault front passenger airbag malfunction (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LCN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV14 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

BV14 LCN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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