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EJ18 SZR

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,018 miles

Coil light illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts, feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts, feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing/bald on edges, tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil light illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts, feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts, feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,602 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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EJ18 SZR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EJ18 SZR, 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 EJ18 SZR registered?

EJ18 SZR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is EJ18 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 SZR shows 6 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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