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KV14 ZXU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,791 mi
Last recorded115,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 ZXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,791 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 115,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,316 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2025 114,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2024 112,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault displayed on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel arch guard missing

Pass 4 Feb 2023 174,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,978 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

low emitter no paper

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,519 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,160 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,743 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,034 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 ZXU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

KV14 ZXU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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