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J21 TGW

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 70,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,406 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,735 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

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 TGW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J21 TGW, 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 TGW registered?

J21 TGW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is J21 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 TGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J21 TGW have outstanding finance?

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