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EA06 LLA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 LLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 66,223 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear plastic trim loose

Offside Front 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 19 Jun 2025 81,877 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 81,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 38,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,479 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 70,479 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,377 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 32,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 23,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,684 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 36,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,266 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel and some lateral movement recommend that this is investigated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 33,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs are worn

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel and some lateral movement recommend that this is investigated

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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EA06 LLA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA06 LLA, 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 EA06 LLA registered?

EA06 LLA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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The MOT history for EA06 LLA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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