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P17 JKH

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,501 mi
Last recorded112,501 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 JKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front windscreen slight stone chip

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre badly stepping in tread ? possible road noise /vibration

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre badly stepping in tread ? possible road noise /vibration

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts ? (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to register

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,223 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,854 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 79,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,592 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Rear Both rear tyres distorted

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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P17 JKH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P17 JKH, 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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P17 JKH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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