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JS55 ARM

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,441 mi
Last recorded89,441 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS55 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,441 miles

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

undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Fail 15 Dec 2025 89,441 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays obscuring view of testable items

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,441 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,702 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,500 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 55,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,015 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 37,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 31,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades slightly worn

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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JS55 ARM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JS55 ARM, 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 JS55 ARM registered?

JS55 ARM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2014.

Is JS55 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS55 ARM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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