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HF18 HLE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,466 mi
Last recorded70,466 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 HLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 70,466 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated but pads look ok

Glow plug light illuminated

Fail 4 Sep 2026 70,433 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))

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated, pads look ok

Glow plug light illuminated

TPMS illuminated

Fail 3 Sep 2026 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated, pads look ok

Glow plug light illuminated

TPMS illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,495 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

GLOW PLUG WARNING NLIGHT IS ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 92y, worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 92y, worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Fail 1 Sep 2025 65,486 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

GLOW PLUG WARNING NLIGHT IS ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 92y, worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 92y, worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its outer edge and worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 38,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 38,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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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HF18 HLE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF18 HLE, 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 HF18 HLE registered?

HF18 HLE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is HF18 HLE safe to buy?

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