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BW14 FKL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,653 mi
Last recorded78,653 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 FKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 78,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,787 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 72,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall split 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 61,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 43,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,845 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,290 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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BW14 FKL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BW14 FKL, 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 BW14 FKL registered?

BW14 FKL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is BW14 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW14 FKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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