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J14 DDT

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,261 mi
Last recorded18,261 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 18,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 16,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 51,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 14,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 42,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 12,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 9,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 26,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 26,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,514 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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J14 DDT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J14 DDT, 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.

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What year was J14 DDT registered?

J14 DDT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2018.

Is J14 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 DDT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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