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L40 KDD

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,150 mi
Last recorded82,150 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 KDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 82,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,597 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,252 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,382 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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L40 KDD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L40 KDD, 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 L40 KDD registered?

L40 KDD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2014.

Is L40 KDD safe to buy?

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