2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · KE08 KRE
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2014. Recorded mileage 85,921 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KE08 KRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 85,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KE08 KRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KE08 KRE) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KE08 KRE Mileage History
- 18/05/202370,768 mi
- 16/05/202477,313 mi+6,545 mi
- 05/03/202579,674 mi+2,361 mi
- 04/03/202685,921 mi+6,247 mi
- 04/03/202685,921 mi
Average of roughly 5,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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