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JL04 SPL

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,163 mi
Last recorded169,163 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 SPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 169,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 162,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 153,378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 147,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 133,668 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 120,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,110 miles

EML DISPLAYED

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,899 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

both rear brake discs wearing thin

brake fluid level low

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & cut on outer wall

offside front tyre wearing tin on inner & outer edge

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

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 SPL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JL04 SPL, 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 JL04 SPL registered?

JL04 SPL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is JL04 SPL safe to buy?

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