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PJ63 SSO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 155,256 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 155,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,853 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 131,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 131,344 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 125,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,887 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,937 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,912 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to be read

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts (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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PJ63 SSO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ63 SSO, 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 PJ63 SSO registered?

PJ63 SSO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2014.

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