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CJ05 RAM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,888 mi
Last recorded51,888 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 51,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 51,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger side front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side front tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 44,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger side front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side front tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,184 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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CJ05 RAM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,333cc petrol 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 CJ05 RAM, 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 CJ05 RAM registered?

CJ05 RAM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is CJ05 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ05 RAM 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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