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KR14 BTX

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR14 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,763 miles

Nearside rear door card loose, underbody covers insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tail lamp cracked

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 86,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear door card loose, underbody covers insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tail lamp cracked

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

Pass 31 May 2022 84,528 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,229 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster broken not show white light

Fail 16 Jun 2021 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Offside Rear light cluster broken not show white light

Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,493 miles

Front EMISSIONS TESTED NO PEAK GIVEN

Fail 16 Jun 2020 68,493 miles

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

Front EMISSIONS TESTED NO PEAK GIVEN

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,799 miles

Emissions too clean blip not detected

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Offside rear brake lense damaged

Offside rear tyre has small slices on inner sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2019 60,799 miles

Emissions too clean blip not detected

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Offside rear brake lense damaged

Offside rear tyre has small slices on inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 52,539 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 52,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 40,139 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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KR14 BTX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KR14 BTX, 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 KR14 BTX registered?

KR14 BTX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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