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KP14 BDU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP14 BDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 100,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 89,950 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 82,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 44,318 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,259 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 BDU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP14 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

KP14 BDU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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