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J15 SPE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 SPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,779 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 116,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 108,012 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,556 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 SPE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J15 SPE, 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 SPE registered?

J15 SPE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is J15 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 SPE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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