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J49 COB

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 COB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,040 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 78,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,817 miles

brake pad warning lamp is on but the brake pads look fine from what i can see.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 66,359 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 66,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,560 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,258 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 43,258 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 34,709 miles

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

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,747 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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J49 COB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J49 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J49 COB registered?

J49 COB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is J49 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J49 COB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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