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KL14 ARA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,660 mi
Last recorded48,660 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL14 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,660 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 48,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 41,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 41,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2023 32,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 18,092 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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KL14 ARA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 KL14 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL14 ARA registered?

KL14 ARA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is KL14 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL14 ARA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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