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KX14 VYC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,455 mi
Last recorded119,455 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX14 VYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 119,455 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fluid leaking out and dripping from the undertray, i cant see where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,938 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 99,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,740 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has only approx 2.75mm of tread left across the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has only approx 3mm of tread left across the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus its over 8 years old. its very close to failing MOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s are very close to failing MOT standard (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,348 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,836 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,723 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,592 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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KX14 VYC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KX14 VYC, 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 KX14 VYC registered?

KX14 VYC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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The MOT history for KX14 VYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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