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J33 MLA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,432 mi
Last recorded63,432 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 63,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,253 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 47,193 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 46,949 miles

Front brakes slight fluctuation

Rear brakes slight fluctuation

all tyres getting low in tread and wearing at inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2023 46,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brakes slight fluctuation

Rear brakes slight fluctuation

all tyres getting low in tread and wearing at inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,233 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and camera ()

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 26 Mar 2019 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and camera ()

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,484 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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J33 MLA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J33 MLA, 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 J33 MLA registered?

J33 MLA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for J33 MLA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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