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KW14 BGY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW14 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 146,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 138,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 122,603 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 122,603 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 99,821 miles

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

Nearside Front arch cover adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 99,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front arch cover adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F wearing on inner and outer edges (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F wearing on inner and outer edges (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 81,661 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F wearing on inner and outer edges (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F wearing on inner and outer edges (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Radiator under tray damaged.

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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KW14 BGY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KW14 BGY, 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 KW14 BGY registered?

KW14 BGY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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