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AP14 KVK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,213 mi
Last recorded173,213 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 KVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 173,213 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 173,192 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 163,220 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 163,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 152,685 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 152,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 140,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 140,346 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 127,450 miles

Offside Front brake flexi support not located

Fail 14 Jul 2022 127,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake flexi support not located

Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer edge.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,790 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,105 miles

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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AP14 KVK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP14 KVK, 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 AP14 KVK registered?

AP14 KVK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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