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ET18 VLL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,369 mi
Last recorded64,369 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 VLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 64,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 59,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 53,885 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 53,883 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 46,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2021 21,868 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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ET18 VLL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ET18 VLL, 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 ET18 VLL registered?

ET18 VLL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is ET18 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 VLL 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.

Does ET18 VLL have outstanding finance?

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