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AV18 SNU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,255 mi
Last recorded65,255 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,255 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise TPMS light on in dash

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face corroded scored / lipped NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 42,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 30,618 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 30,618 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 22,249 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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AV18 SNU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV18 SNU, 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 AV18 SNU registered?

AV18 SNU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is AV18 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 SNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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