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B22 AEM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2026 101,968 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 90,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 55,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,170 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2023 48,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 35,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 48,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 42,306 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 42,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,542 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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B22 AEM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B22 AEM, 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 B22 AEM registered?

B22 AEM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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