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AU18 XJZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,754 mi
Last recorded55,754 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 XJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,754 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear slight castlation on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2022 36,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifted inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AU18 XJZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU18 XJZ, 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

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What year was AU18 XJZ registered?

AU18 XJZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is AU18 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 XJZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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