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J13 VAP

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,194 mi
Last recorded27,194 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 27,194 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 27,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has a chunk missing but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 22,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has a chunk missing but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 19,843 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2022 16,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 14,325 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damage.

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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J13 VAP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc 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 J13 VAP, 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 J13 VAP registered?

J13 VAP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is J13 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 VAP 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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