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K40 YUS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 YUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 60,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 55,634 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 55,634 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 47,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 39,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 32,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,375 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 1 May 2019 23,060 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 May 2018 13,908 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn, not affecting drivers view of the road.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches caused by wiper blade condition. (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 3,835 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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K40 YUS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K40 YUS, 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 K40 YUS registered?

K40 YUS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is K40 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 YUS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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