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DC18 LME

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,182 mi
Last recorded41,182 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,182 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2026 40,731 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,208 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread ripped from tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 30,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,704 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 20,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,440 miles

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DC18 LME is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,332cc petrol 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 DC18 LME, 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

How do I check the history of DC18 LME?

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What year was DC18 LME registered?

DC18 LME is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is DC18 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 LME shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC18 LME have outstanding finance?

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