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FX68 PLJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX68 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 61,230 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 61,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm , bald edges ,perishing cords visible 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , bald edges ,perishing no cords visible yet 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 53,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and small cut to tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and small cut to tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 53,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and distorting on inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and distorting on inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and small cut to tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and small cut to tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,641 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,069 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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FX68 PLJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,333cc 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 FX68 PLJ, 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 FX68 PLJ registered?

FX68 PLJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is FX68 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX68 PLJ 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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