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EA18 VPZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,603 mi
Last recorded68,603 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 VPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,603 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))

Rear Inner Brake discs slight corroding inner

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4k left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge oft-repeated wearing through (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low but would require wheel removal for closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,982 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look very low but would require wheel removal for closer inspection, warning light no yet lit but very close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges bald requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Service A lit on dashboard

Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 31,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 20,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 14,931 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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EA18 VPZ 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 85.7%.

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 EA18 VPZ, 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 EA18 VPZ registered?

EA18 VPZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is EA18 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA18 VPZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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