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KN14 JWM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,198 mi
Last recorded123,198 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 JWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 123,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2026 123,188 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to break hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to break hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os windscreen marked

Fail 13 Jun 2025 108,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper broken insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to break hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to break hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,050 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2024 90,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front drl inop

Fail 1 Dec 2023 89,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged and broken on mountings (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front drl inop

Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 79,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 55,667 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 51,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall has a cuts not deep enough to reach a cord (4.1.E.1)

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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KN14 JWM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KN14 JWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN14 JWM registered?

KN14 JWM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2014.

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