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DN12 JAY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 88,740 miles

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2026 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/40r18 should be 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,384 miles

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

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,384 miles

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

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 83,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 79,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,244 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 74,244 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,259 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,853 miles

both front tyres low and worn on inner edges

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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DN12 JAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN12 JAY, 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 DN12 JAY registered?

DN12 JAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2014.

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