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K24 ARA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,972 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 67,543 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 67,543 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 57,222 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 46,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 41,318 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2022 41,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2021 38,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,457 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 27,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,665 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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K24 ARA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K24 ARA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K24 ARA?

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What year was K24 ARA registered?

K24 ARA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is K24 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K24 ARA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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