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B8 YKA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 142,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,904 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 129,317 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 111,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 103,351 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 26 Jan 2022 123,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,343 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,685 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B8 YKA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B8 YKA, 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 B8 YKA registered?

B8 YKA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is B8 YKA safe to buy?

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