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J8 JPH

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 JPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,749 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 106,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,137 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 92,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,521 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 82,520 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2022 73,258 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 73,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 65,417 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 65,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 52,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,748 miles

front brake discs are worn on inside face

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,405 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear also castlating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 22,390 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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J8 JPH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J8 JPH, 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 J8 JPH registered?

J8 JPH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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