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473 JWA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,183 mi
Last recorded38,183 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2-3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 3-4mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2-3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 38,183 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2-3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 3-4mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2-3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 30,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,764 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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473 JWA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 473 JWA, 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 473 JWA registered?

473 JWA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2018.

Is 473 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 JWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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