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GJ14 FSO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 124,124 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF/EGR area has an excessive leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator bolt loose

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 120,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,629 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,232 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,267 miles

Offside Rear Advise rear light cracked, not showing incorrect colour to rear.

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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GJ14 FSO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ14 FSO, 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 GJ14 FSO registered?

GJ14 FSO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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