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DY18 VMJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2026 81,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,525 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 2 Sep 2020 24,446 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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DY18 VMJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DY18 VMJ, 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 DY18 VMJ registered?

DY18 VMJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is DY18 VMJ safe to buy?

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