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R7 BHW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 108,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 89,145 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,490 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,487 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,077 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,876 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2020 48,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 47,369 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 40,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,380 miles

under trays and shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,687 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 21,687 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R7 BHW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R7 BHW, 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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R7 BHW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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