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HE17 EMZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE17 EMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks forming in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,606 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks forming in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch liner damaged at bumper

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,981 miles

n/s/f inner arch liner/tray damaged behind bumper

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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HE17 EMZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HE17 EMZ, 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.

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What year was HE17 EMZ registered?

HE17 EMZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is HE17 EMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE17 EMZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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