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AH55 ALF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH55 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose (one bracket broken

Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 65,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 24,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 40,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,374 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 14,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AH55 ALF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AH55 ALF, 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 AH55 ALF registered?

AH55 ALF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is AH55 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH55 ALF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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