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J21 AME

2019 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,920 mi
Last recorded30,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class36,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 AME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,920 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 30,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 26,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 20,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,673 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

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

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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 14,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 61,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 61,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2022 11,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,449 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,550 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 19,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,408 miles

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 9,571 miles

Cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Cuts in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Fuel filler flap stays open.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 9,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Cuts in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Fuel filler flap stays open.

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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J21 AME is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,027 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 J21 AME, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J21 AME registered?

J21 AME is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2019.

Is J21 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 AME shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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