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DL53 OCT

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,899 mi
Last recorded34,899 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL53 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 29,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 25,680 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,051 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 14,348 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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DL53 OCT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL53 OCT, 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 DL53 OCT registered?

DL53 OCT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is DL53 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL53 OCT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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