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HX14 VUV

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 141,729 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 141,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,345 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 125,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,428 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,246 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,072 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose not fully secure

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn inside edge

all rigid brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Fail 12 Jan 2022 109,924 miles

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose not fully secure

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn inside edge

all rigid brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

both front to rear and offside front brake pipes reacting under protective coating

front brake discs worn

nearside front flexible brake hose not fully secure

offside front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2020 89,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs worn

nearside front flexible brake hose not secure

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge and cut sidewall

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2020 89,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs worn

nearside front flexible brake hose not secure

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge and cut sidewall

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,814 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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 VUV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

HX14 VUV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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The MOT history for HX14 VUV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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