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BV14 KYB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,459 mi
Last recorded147,459 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 KYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 147,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 142,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,901 miles

Rear tyres x 2inner edges worn

Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,202 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 125,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 120,729 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,687 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,290 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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BV14 KYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV14 KYB, 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 BV14 KYB registered?

BV14 KYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is BV14 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV14 KYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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