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PY14 BYP

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 BYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 63,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,285 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2024 58,285 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure Bump stop/spring mounting adrift from the spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,419 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 52,419 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,010 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rev limiter fitted. No recordable level of smoke/gas emitted, No print out was able to be issued

Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,478 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 40,460 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,208 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 28,208 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both shoulders (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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PY14 BYP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY14 BYP, 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 PY14 BYP registered?

PY14 BYP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is PY14 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY14 BYP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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