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J321 UCY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,823 mi
Last recorded142,823 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 142,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,556 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 112,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,224 miles

ALL SUS ARMS PLASTICS,,((0.68)) 205/55/16 X 4,,PLASTIS UB

Fail 26 Jan 2022 103,224 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUS ARMS PLASTICS,,((0.68)) 205/55/16 X 4,,PLASTIS UB

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,010 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,720 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,644 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,946 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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J321 UCY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J321 UCY, 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 J321 UCY registered?

J321 UCY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is J321 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J321 UCY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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