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DC18 XAY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,269 mi
Last recorded35,269 miles
Recorded on8 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 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 35,269 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 35,268 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 29,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 27,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 23,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 19,877 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 19,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,239 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at OS lower engine on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 15,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at OS lower engine on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 XAY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC18 XAY, 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 DC18 XAY registered?

DC18 XAY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is DC18 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 XAY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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