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KU14 TPZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,185 mi
Last recorded71,185 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 TPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 71,174 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,408 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 40,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 31,766 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 26,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 24,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,519 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 17,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KU14 TPZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU14 TPZ, 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 KU14 TPZ registered?

KU14 TPZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is KU14 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU14 TPZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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