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J121 JAK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,417 mi
Last recorded75,417 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 JAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,392 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 51,567 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,446 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 33,071 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 24,836 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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J121 JAK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 J121 JAK, 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 8 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 J121 JAK registered?

J121 JAK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2018.

Is J121 JAK safe to buy?

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