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K23 YNW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 YNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 116,253 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened apears to have had impact damaged and slightlyn bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member slightly bent due to impact damage

Fail 12 Apr 2025 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened apears to have had impact damaged and slightlyn bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member slightly bent due to impact damage

Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 94,321 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 69,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have a reduced braking surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,010 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 44,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,102 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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K23 YNW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 K23 YNW, 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 K23 YNW registered?

K23 YNW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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