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EFC 331A

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,104 mi
Last recorded74,104 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 331A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 74,104 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,313 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2020 13,598 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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EFC 331A is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 EFC 331A, 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 EFC 331A registered?

EFC 331A is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2018.

Is EFC 331A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 331A 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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