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KU14 YKS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 123,320 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offisde (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,180 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,441 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Upper side lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,870 miles

front pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (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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KU14 YKS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKS, 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 KU14 YKS registered?

KU14 YKS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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