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JA55 CAA

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 CAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 55,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 44,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 30,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 23,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 21,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 18,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JA55 CAA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA55 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JA55 CAA registered?

JA55 CAA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is JA55 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA55 CAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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