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KM14 TYU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,949 mi
Last recorded100,949 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM14 TYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,949 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 100,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose not secure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose not secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jul 2024 92,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose not secure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose not secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,484 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,644 miles

engine is hunting

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 6 Jul 2022 73,644 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

engine is hunting

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,114 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 65,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 57,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 42,461 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls and Tread area is perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 33,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KM14 TYU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM14 TYU, 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 KM14 TYU registered?

KM14 TYU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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