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J21 SJE

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 SJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 103,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,057 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,465 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SJE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J21 SJE, 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 J21 SJE registered?

J21 SJE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is J21 SJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 SJE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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