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EJ14 BFU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,606 mi
Last recorded125,606 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 125,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 120,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 120,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 114,502 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 114,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 107,108 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 107,107 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 99,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre out of shape inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

both front discs slightly lipped.

Pass 20 May 2021 91,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 73,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 73,012 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 66,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,924 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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EJ14 BFU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ14 BFU, 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 EJ14 BFU registered?

EJ14 BFU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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