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DC14 BDE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,657 mi
Last recorded90,657 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 85,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 81,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 72,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,301 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,199 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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DC14 BDE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DC14 BDE, 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 DC14 BDE registered?

DC14 BDE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is DC14 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC14 BDE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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