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AL14 JAX

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,640 mi
Last recorded68,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 JAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 68,640 miles

Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking rubber missing

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 68,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking rubber missing

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,077 miles

Nearside Front jacking rubber missing

Nearside Front stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low recommend change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 57,149 miles

Nearside Front undertray is damaged. Jacking block is missing

Pass 7 Jan 2023 49,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,263 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 38,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AL14 JAX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 AL14 JAX, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL14 JAX registered?

AL14 JAX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is AL14 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL14 JAX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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