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J444 DRL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,715 mi
Last recorded124,715 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,715 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 97,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,673 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))

tpms on

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light is on

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,622 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,788 miles

small stone chip in windscreen passengers side area

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,462 miles

bothy front tyres near wear limit

Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,086 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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J444 DRL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J444 DRL, 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 J444 DRL registered?

J444 DRL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2014.

Is J444 DRL safe to buy?

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