2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · J30 JLH
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 38,921 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J30 JLH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2023
- 38,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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J30 JLH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (J30 JLH) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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