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EF18 AOD

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,513 mi
Last recorded60,513 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 60,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil cap missing

Pass 30 May 2025 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 41,309 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 34,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 28,277 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 19,026 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Fail 25 May 2021 19,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

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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EF18 AOD 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 EF18 AOD, 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 EF18 AOD?

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What year was EF18 AOD registered?

EF18 AOD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is EF18 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 AOD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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