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EJ18 XXU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 XXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,583 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 20,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,439 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 XXU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXU, 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 EJ18 XXU registered?

EJ18 XXU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is EJ18 XXU safe to buy?

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