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HX14 VPJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 167,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 160,916 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 160,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 157,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 143,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 124,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 113,188 miles

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

rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 14 May 2020 99,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 99,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,093 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads and discs worn

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 VPJ 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 83.3%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

HX14 VPJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is HX14 VPJ safe to buy?

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