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J15 KOD

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 95,499 miles

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

SRS fault on dash

front tyres wearing edges/n/s damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2026 95,377 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

SRS fault on dash

front tyres wearing edges/n/s damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge unevenly worn and tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front left SRS warning message on cluster.airbag light not on

Fail 11 Feb 2025 91,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge unevenly worn and tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front left SRS warning message on cluster.airbag light not on

Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,781 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 84,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,143 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 71,143 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 71,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 60,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,975 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen advise new screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 53,975 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen advise new screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,696 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 46,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,449 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,814 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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J15 KOD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J15 KOD, 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 J15 KOD registered?

J15 KOD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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