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J40 FMA

2023 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,384 mi
Last recorded34,384 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 FMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 34,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,714 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,061 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 28,058 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 13,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 12,393 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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J40 FMA is a 2023 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J40 FMA, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J40 FMA registered?

J40 FMA is a 2023 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2023.

Is J40 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 FMA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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