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LS14 ZKU

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 ZKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower poition lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,210 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge has slight movement (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 80,199 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator tell-tale inoperative lower bulb (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge has slight movement (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,256 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 70,175 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 61,144 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 54,385 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 10,456 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 10,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LS14 ZKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS14 ZKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS14 ZKU registered?

LS14 ZKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for LS14 ZKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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