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HX14 VUK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 126,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,752 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear water inside the lamp unit

Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,457 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,417 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,833 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 77,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 65,575 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,401 miles

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,274 miles

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,309 miles

both rear drop link bushes perished and worn

emissions too clean to register

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

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 VUK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

HX14 VUK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2014.

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