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HV14 MFU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,076 mi
Last recorded188,076 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 MFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 188,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 176,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perishing in side wall with puncture in tyre tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 176,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perishing in side wall with puncture in tyre tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 168,503 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 168,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,645 miles

Engine cover loose but not likely to become detached.

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front undertrays damaged but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lining slightly damaged but not likely to become detached.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 165,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover loose but not likely to become detached.

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front undertrays damaged but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lining slightly damaged but not likely to become detached.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,343 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under-trays fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear seats folded

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,247 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

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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HV14 MFU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV14 MFU, 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 HV14 MFU registered?

HV14 MFU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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