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J23 EJL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,126 mi
Last recorded78,126 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 78,126 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,491 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 29,624 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,439 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

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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J23 EJL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J23 EJL, 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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How do I check the history of J23 EJL?

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What year was J23 EJL registered?

J23 EJL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2014.

Is J23 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 EJL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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