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DV14 BUP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,732 mi
Last recorded113,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV14 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 113,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,735 miles

Drive belt worn

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 105,735 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative window airbag (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 103,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted and flickering (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted and flickering (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 99,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 93,091 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,802 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,192 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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DV14 BUP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV14 BUP, 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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DV14 BUP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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