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D8 ELC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,953 mi
Last recorded106,953 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 106,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,556 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked in tread pattern and worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,894 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,747 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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D8 ELC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D8 ELC, 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 D8 ELC registered?

D8 ELC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is D8 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 ELC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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