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K500 SAJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 SAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 83,565 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2025 102,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2025 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 74,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 100,406 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2024 100,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 98,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,128 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides/+slight out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,665 miles

under body cover / tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2022 96,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body cover / tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,217 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 87,443 miles

under body has cover / tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2019 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 22,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 84,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 84,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 79,515 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 79,515 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 75,739 miles

under body cover/tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 71,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 65,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 60,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 54,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2010 38,554 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,884 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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K500 SAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 K500 SAJ, 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 K500 SAJ registered?

K500 SAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2014.

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