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KV14 XDS

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 XDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 99,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 92,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear near flexi hoses joints

Fail 26 Jul 2024 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear near flexi hoses joints

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tear in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tear in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn bald on stepped edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 71,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn bald on stepped edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,629 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,232 miles

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

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))

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,374 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY TRAY COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 3 Mar 2018 30,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc 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 KV14 XDS, 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 KV14 XDS registered?

KV14 XDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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