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EL56 NOR

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL56 NOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,820 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 71,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,875 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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EL56 NOR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 EL56 NOR, 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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How do I check the history of EL56 NOR?

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What year was EL56 NOR registered?

EL56 NOR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2018.

Is EL56 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL56 NOR 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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