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J700 GUL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 GUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall torn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 42,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J700 GUL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J700 GUL, 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 J700 GUL registered?

J700 GUL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2014.

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