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8114 KC

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8114 KC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

undercover fitted both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear under trays fitted visual inspection carried out

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,368 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front spare tyre fitted correct size

Rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,368 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front spare tyre fitted correct size

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,779 miles

Both front tyres outer shoulders slightly worn.

SRS codes cleared.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,215 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,247 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 36,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,178 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,165 miles

Offside Front 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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8114 KC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,396 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 8114 KC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8114 KC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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