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J666 SHG

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,563 mi
Last recorded71,563 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 SHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM & WORN ON EDGES 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WORN ON EDGES 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 59,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 45,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE TO CORDS 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,771 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 37,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling on inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling in inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,935 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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J666 SHG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J666 SHG, 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 J666 SHG registered?

J666 SHG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is J666 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J666 SHG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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