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HX14 VLC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,610 mi
Last recorded187,610 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 187,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 187,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 175,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 175,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 159,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 159,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 149,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r light lens repaired with lens tape

Fail 9 Aug 2022 124,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,196 miles

chip in windscreen..

Fail 3 Aug 2020 73,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges treads on limit and treads uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HX14 VLC 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 HX14 VLC, 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 HX14 VLC registered?

HX14 VLC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is HX14 VLC safe to buy?

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