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KR14 YKY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,623 mi
Last recorded120,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR14 YKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 120,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle presented with a low coolant level

Fail 11 Aug 2026 120,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle presented with a low coolant level

Pass 16 May 2025 112,541 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 112,533 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 98,911 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 99,331 miles

engine cover sand under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 May 2022 83,080 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 May 2021 74,414 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 10 May 2021 74,411 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 May 2020 64,295 miles

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

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 14 May 2019 59,663 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 21 May 2018 43,027 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 22 May 2017 33,058 miles

Front Front Tyre worn on outer edges both fronts

child seat in rear unable to test belt

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 YKY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

KR14 YKY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is KR14 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR14 YKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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