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JC08 LAV

2014 Mercedes-benz A

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,196 mi
Last recorded113,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A68,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC08 LAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 113,196 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 113,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,198 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 60,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 104,875 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 104,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 63,749 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 55,741 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,486 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 34,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A?

Based on 395,340 MOT tests across 100,768 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
100,768
On UK Roads
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JC08 LAV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 68,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was JC08 LAV registered?

JC08 LAV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A, first registered on 3 December 2014.

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