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KR14 BUW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,378 mi
Last recorded131,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR14 BUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 131,378 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,349 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 127,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 65,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 65,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,097 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 BUW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KR14 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

KR14 BUW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is KR14 BUW safe to buy?

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