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KV14 VSJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 42,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side wall + tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr(side wall tear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 40,983 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall tear + inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side wall + tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr(side wall tear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,181 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 29,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 20,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 12,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 10,168 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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KV14 VSJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VSJ, 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

How do I check the history of KV14 VSJ?

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What year was KV14 VSJ registered?

KV14 VSJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is KV14 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV14 VSJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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