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DA18 YJL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 67,712 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 67,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 45,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 45,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,716 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a number of cuts/splits around inner sidewall . 225/40x18 Nexen . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 33,716 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water to reservoir . (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a number of cuts/splits around inner sidewall . 225/40x18 Nexen . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 23,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 18,011 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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 YJL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA18 YJL registered?

DA18 YJL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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