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18 EK

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,735 mi
Last recorded55,735 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 EK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 43,267 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 43,267 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 16 May 2024 35,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 29,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2022 25,775 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 23,007 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,503 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 21,503 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 EK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 44,481 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 18 EK, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 EK registered?

18 EK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2017.

Is 18 EK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 EK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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