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A21 ACL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ACL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 74,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,702 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 24,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,960 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 50,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 37,786 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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A21 ACL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A21 ACL, 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 A21 ACL registered?

A21 ACL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is A21 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 ACL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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