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KY14 VGJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,389 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 79,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads 2-3mm approx. Advise very regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 70,476 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads 2-3mm approx. Advise very regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm), worn unevenly on inner edge and has a nail. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Also has slight damage to outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm), worn unevenly on inner edge and has a nail. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Also has slight damage to outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,842 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,040 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 32,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 17,020 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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KY14 VGJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,796cc 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 KY14 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

KY14 VGJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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