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FJ68 XMS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,339 mi
Last recorded127,339 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ68 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 127,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 106,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Fuel cap cover damaged. Held shut by tape recommend repair

Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside jacking block missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre also worn low 235/35/19 ()

Offside Rear Light unit / indicator unit has water ingress

Offside indicator tell tale fast and bulb failure light on

Plastic cover on rear axle loose

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 19,747 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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FJ68 XMS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ68 XMS, 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 FJ68 XMS registered?

FJ68 XMS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2018.

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The MOT history for FJ68 XMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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