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FH14 BYN

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH14 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,490 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,573 miles

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge, is perished/cracked and shows deep damage at the outer side wall.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge, is out of shape and shows damage at the outer side wall.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,245 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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FH14 BYN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH14 BYN, 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 FH14 BYN registered?

FH14 BYN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is FH14 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH14 BYN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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