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AR15 FAT

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,905 mi
Last recorded44,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR15 FAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2026 84,701 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 41,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,066 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 37,066 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,032 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 34,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AR15 FAT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AR15 FAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR15 FAT?

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What year was AR15 FAT registered?

AR15 FAT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is AR15 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR15 FAT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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