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DA15 SLX

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 69,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,430 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,052 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 40,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 40,432 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

offside front outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,659 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 57,659 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing Mirror refitted (3.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,620 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Windscreen very dirty (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 51,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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DA15 SLX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA15 SLX, 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 DA15 SLX registered?

DA15 SLX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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