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AJ18 SFV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,325 mi
Last recorded60,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 SFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 60,325 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 60,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also lens deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 44,791 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 44,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 21,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 16,427 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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AJ18 SFV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ18 SFV, 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 AJ18 SFV registered?

AJ18 SFV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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