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FA18 EFE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 52,066 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 52,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 43,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,417 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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FA18 EFE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,333cc petrol 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 FA18 EFE, 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 FA18 EFE?

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What year was FA18 EFE registered?

FA18 EFE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is FA18 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 EFE 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.

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