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DS68 YJR

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS68 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,980 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2026 66,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 33,446 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 33,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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DS68 YJR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 DS68 YJR, 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 DS68 YJR registered?

DS68 YJR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2018.

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