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KP14 BCU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,864 mi
Last recorded209,864 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP14 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 209,864 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2025 194,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 194,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 171,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,828 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 35,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

both rear ties small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2017 30,720 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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KP14 BCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KP14 BCU, 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 KP14 BCU registered?

KP14 BCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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