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KY14 VPK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,962 mi
Last recorded114,962 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 VPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 114,962 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 107,236 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,080 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,294 miles

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

nearside front jacking block missing

offside nearside rear tyres have slight distorsion in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 84,294 miles

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

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

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

nearside front jacking block missing

offside nearside rear tyres have slight distorsion in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,734 miles

nearside front jacking block missing and outer sill cover damaged

nearside front tyre has slight wear to edges and damage to outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight distortion to inner tread edge

offside front tyre wearing edges

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,433 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill skirt slight damage and jacking point missing

Offside Rear position lamp has slight dampness in cluster

unable to check full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,608 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,005 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 32,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VPK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KY14 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

KY14 VPK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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