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E12 CAE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,999 mi
Last recorded57,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 CAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 57,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone outer ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OE tyre " 2018 " perish cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2024 36,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 24,145 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 24,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 15,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,394 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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E12 CAE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 E12 CAE, 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 E12 CAE?

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What year was E12 CAE registered?

E12 CAE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is E12 CAE safe to buy?

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