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J31 PKR

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 PKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 72,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

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

Pass 9 Jan 2026 36,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 31,870 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 31,870 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 25,261 miles

Nearside Front slight bind when manually turning wheel

Fail 12 Feb 2024 50,340 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pad too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 16,461 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,014 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 35,014 miles

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 10 Feb 2022 22,609 miles

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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J31 PKR is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 J31 PKR, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J31 PKR registered?

J31 PKR is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 February 2020.

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