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DA18 YJM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,948 mi
Last recorded70,948 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,948 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 70,948 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 59,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 42,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are noisy and starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,526 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 23,921 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 YJM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

DA18 YJM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is DA18 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA18 YJM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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