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HJ18 XLF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 XLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 70,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,960 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 63,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 59,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear offside / nearside brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 44,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 33,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,680 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 7 May 2021 21,680 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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HJ18 XLF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ18 XLF, 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 HJ18 XLF registered?

HJ18 XLF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is HJ18 XLF safe to buy?

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