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257 EYE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,832 mi
Last recorded32,832 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 EYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 32,832 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 32,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 30,622 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 27,891 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 25,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 21,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 21,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 14,475 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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257 EYE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 257 EYE, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 257 EYE registered?

257 EYE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is 257 EYE safe to buy?

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