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F21 FAL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 FAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 107,139 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 107,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,184 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 68,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 68,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner rim of road wheel repaired by welding.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has gouge/cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 31,215 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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F21 FAL 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 F21 FAL, 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 F21 FAL registered?

F21 FAL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is F21 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 FAL 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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