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C22 OWL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,545 mi
Last recorded77,545 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also deep cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, cuts in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2025 72,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2025 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,089 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 65,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,763 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,011 miles

Offside Front 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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C22 OWL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C22 OWL, 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 C22 OWL registered?

C22 OWL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is C22 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 OWL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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