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KV14 TJZ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,303 mi
Last recorded102,303 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 TJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,303 miles

Offside Offside reverse lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 88,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre has slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside offside reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre has slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside offside reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower weeping grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside vehicle undertray damaged but appears secure.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,689 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 36,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 27,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KV14 TJZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV14 TJZ, 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 KV14 TJZ registered?

KV14 TJZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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