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HX14 VLS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,903 mi
Last recorded165,903 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,903 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 156,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,086 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Strip at top of windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2020 130,017 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Strip at top of windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn inner edge (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 VLS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX14 VLS, 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 HX14 VLS registered?

HX14 VLS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is HX14 VLS safe to buy?

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