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F23 ELA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,720 mi
Last recorded28,720 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 21,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 19,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 13,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,109 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,833 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 27,833 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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F23 ELA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F23 ELA, 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

How do I check the history of F23 ELA?

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What year was F23 ELA registered?

F23 ELA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2018.

Is F23 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 ELA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F23 ELA have outstanding finance?

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