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EA68 OWF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,626 mi
Last recorded39,626 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA68 OWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 39,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp unit mounting damaged, unit insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 27,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front headlamp unit upper mount incomplete with movement at the unit itself.

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 16,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front headlamp upper mounting bracket damaged but headlight currently secure

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2021 16,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front headlamp upper mounting bracket damaged but headlight currently secure

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

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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EA68 OWF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA68 OWF, 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 EA68 OWF registered?

EA68 OWF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is EA68 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA68 OWF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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