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KY14 VFF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 77,139 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,025 miles

Air bag warning message on dashboard but warning lamp functioning correctly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,674 miles

(air bag warning message on dashboard but warning lamp functioning correctly)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (starting to split) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (starting to split) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,479 miles

(air bag warning message on dashboard but warning lamp functioning correctly)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,652 miles

(Air bag warning message on dash display but air bag lamp functioning correctly)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall several large cuts) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,791 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside & offside. Tyres also feathered along inner edge/shoulder. 225/40R18 92W X/L. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,202 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,352 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 27,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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KY14 VFF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY14 VFF, 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 KY14 VFF registered?

KY14 VFF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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