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J99 JGK

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 JGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 123,586 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 123,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,842 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 50,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,640 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 43,637 miles

Headlamp aim not tested N/S Inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,772 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 31,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,984 miles

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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J99 JGK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J99 JGK, 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 J99 JGK registered?

J99 JGK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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