2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · KR08 RAR
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 103,102 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,102 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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KR08 RAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 103,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KR08 RAR 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 (KR08 RAR) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KR08 RAR Mileage History
- 02/03/202284,440 mi
- 17/03/202390,703 mi+6,263 mi
- 11/10/202393,685 mi+2,982 mi
- 24/10/2024158,629 km
- 23/10/2025103,102 mi
Average of roughly 5,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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