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JL04 EVO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 EVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,691 miles

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

Offside Front Head light broken but still secure in the correct place.

Fail 30 Jan 2025 67,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Head light broken but secure in the incorrect place causing the head light aim to be too low.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 61,791 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim badly damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Jan 2024 61,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim badly damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,656 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 22,814 miles

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 9 May 2017 16,758 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly

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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JL04 EVO 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 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 JL04 EVO, 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 JL04 EVO registered?

JL04 EVO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is JL04 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL04 EVO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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