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K30 RAU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 67,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 67,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 44,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut/Split In Shoulder Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Steering Feels Slightly Heavy

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,213 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,275 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 35,275 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 29,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 22,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,298 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,001 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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K30 RAU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K30 RAU, 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 K30 RAU registered?

K30 RAU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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