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JA52 TER

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA52 TER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 125,512 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 125,368 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,017 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 118,871 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 112,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,315 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,975 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45w17 (4.1.D.1b)

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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JA52 TER is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JA52 TER, 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 JA52 TER registered?

JA52 TER is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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