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J23 TLR

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 TLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 112,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 112,120 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 107,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 93,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (not track rod end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod (not track rod end) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,496 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/t side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/t sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 89,496 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/t side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/t sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 72,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,924 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 37,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TLR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J23 TLR, 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 J23 TLR registered?

J23 TLR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2014.

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