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AW05 SAN

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,155 mi
Last recorded51,155 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 51,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 42,766 miles

Nearside Front cut inside tyre

Pass 20 May 2024 35,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 28,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 21,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,634 miles

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

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

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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AW05 SAN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AW05 SAN, 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 AW05 SAN?

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What year was AW05 SAN registered?

AW05 SAN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is AW05 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 SAN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AW05 SAN have outstanding finance?

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