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G21 EMJ

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 95,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,925 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 68,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 64,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 54,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 47,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,285 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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G21 EMJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G21 EMJ, 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 G21 EMJ registered?

G21 EMJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is G21 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 EMJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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