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RK14 OPT

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,811 mi
Last recorded130,811 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 130,811 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has expired (05/2018)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 130,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Emergency tyre sealant has expired (05/2018)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Fail 5 Jun 2024 115,702 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 30 May 2023 106,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 87,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,636 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 60,636 miles

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,822 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,046 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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RK14 OPT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 RK14 OPT, 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 RK14 OPT registered?

RK14 OPT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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