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BV14 OFW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,671 mi
Last recorded146,671 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 OFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 146,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 143,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 142,990 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 128,321 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2024 128,321 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,021 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2023 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,058 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,711 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,711 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OFW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OFW, 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 BV14 OFW registered?

BV14 OFW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is BV14 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV14 OFW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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