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AL61 EXJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL61 EXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 86,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 82,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,465 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,643 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,352 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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AL61 EXJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL61 EXJ, 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 AL61 EXJ registered?

AL61 EXJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is AL61 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL61 EXJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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