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KR14 DFY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 83,313 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,613 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2024 71,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,488 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 49,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splitting all round and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 23,231 miles

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

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 DFY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DFY, 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 KR14 DFY registered?

KR14 DFY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is KR14 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR14 DFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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