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KW14 LMU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,983 mi
Last recorded81,983 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW14 LMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 81,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 76,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/40 18.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, 225/40 18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 69,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, 225/40 18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,751 miles

Advise front wipers only just meet pass standards with reference to effectively cleaning the windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,229 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,216 miles

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

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 LMU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

KW14 LMU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2014.

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