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MK14 HPJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,341 mi
Last recorded68,341 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK14 HPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly scuffed on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight condensation build up in offside rear lamp unit

Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly scuffed on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight condensation build up in offside rear lamp unit

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,324 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS ONLY JUET MET REQUIRMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 65,038 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2022 61,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK14 HPJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK14 HPJ, 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 MK14 HPJ registered?

MK14 HPJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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The MOT history for MK14 HPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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