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KS53 VLS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 143,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 130,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 116,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner surface and worn on very outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer surfaces and worn very outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 51,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KS53 VLS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KS53 VLS, 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 KS53 VLS registered?

KS53 VLS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2014.

Is KS53 VLS safe to buy?

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