2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AJ64 SHA
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 82,029 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ64 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 82,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AJ64 SHA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AJ64 SHA) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ64 SHA Mileage History
- 28/04/202362,778 mi
- 15/04/202470,440 mi+7,662 mi
- 11/09/202471,748 mi+1,308 mi
- 03/09/202582,023 mi+10,275 mi
- 03/09/202582,029 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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