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GJ14 THG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area (shock absorber casing), is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area (shock absorber casing), is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test.

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

Vehicle undertray damaged, but securely mounted at time of test.

Fail 2 Feb 2026 89,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area (shock absorber casing), is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area (shock absorber casing), is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undertray damaged, but securely mounted at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle undertray damaged, but securely mounted at time of test.

Fail 12 Feb 2025 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle undertray damaged, but securely mounted at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 74,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 46,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim check (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,772 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,740 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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GJ14 THG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

GJ14 THG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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