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FL18 AEF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,171 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 50,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 39,765 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 29,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 15,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 5,003 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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FL18 AEF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL18 AEF, 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 FL18 AEF registered?

FL18 AEF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is FL18 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 AEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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