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18 ABS

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,456 mi
Last recorded17,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,456 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 16,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 16,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 16,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 14,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2021 13,822 miles

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

rear tyre pressures were very low compared to fronts. no obvious reason suspect corroded rims leaking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2020 12,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 11,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,214 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread & slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,910 miles

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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18 ABS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 18 ABS, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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18 ABS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is 18 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 ABS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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