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EF68 YJB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF68 YJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 43,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 40,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 40,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,407 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 37,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 30,262 miles

Both front outer tyre tread areas, show some cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 21,696 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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EF68 YJB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF68 YJB, 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

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What year was EF68 YJB registered?

EF68 YJB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2018.

Is EF68 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF68 YJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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