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J44 JAF

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 40,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 40,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 39,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,733 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 18,425 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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J44 JAF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J44 JAF, 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 J44 JAF registered?

J44 JAF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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