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KU14 YGC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,191 mi
Last recorded149,191 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 149,191 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2026 149,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2025 136,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,649 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 121,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 105,474 miles

Central Front windscreen chip

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,700 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,579 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,702 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,462 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,575 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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KU14 YGC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

KU14 YGC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2014.

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