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SM02 JAS

2019 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,322 mi
Last recorded57,322 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class36,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 JAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 57,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working DRL/Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 46,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,012 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation build up behind lense

Nearside Front tyre tread inside edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre tread inside edge wearing

Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation build up behind lense

Nearside Front tyre tread inside edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre tread inside edge wearing

Pass 2 Jan 2023 41,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation build up behind lense

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,244 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/ rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower part of bumper slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 May 2018 44,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 34,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 10,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM02 JAS is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,027 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 SM02 JAS, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM02 JAS registered?

SM02 JAS is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 2019.

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The MOT history for SM02 JAS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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