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E16 LMX

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front anti roll bar drop link leaking but not from boot

Pass 29 Oct 2024 36,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,377 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,361 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 1 Nov 2023 27,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,103 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,425 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 28 Feb 2022 20,485 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 40,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,528 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,633 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 30,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,461 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,359 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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E16 LMX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E16 LMX, 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 E16 LMX registered?

E16 LMX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2018.

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