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FJ18 VTA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,875 mi
Last recorded32,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 32,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 30,349 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 30,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 24,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 18,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 10,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 7,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 4,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage and cut in tread

Offside Front tyre slight side wall damage

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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FJ18 VTA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ18 VTA, 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 FJ18 VTA registered?

FJ18 VTA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is FJ18 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ18 VTA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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