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DA18 DME

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,484 mi
Last recorded23,484 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 23,484 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 23,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,885 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 17,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 15,359 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 15,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 7 May 2021 11,922 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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DA18 DME is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA18 DME, 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 DA18 DME registered?

DA18 DME is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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