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FH 7049

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,081 mi
Last recorded41,081 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH 7049
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 41,081 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 41,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 38,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm wearing outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 36,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,271 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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FH 7049 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 FH 7049, 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 FH 7049?

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What year was FH 7049 registered?

FH 7049 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is FH 7049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH 7049 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 FH 7049 have outstanding finance?

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