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J22 DLB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,107 mi
Last recorded54,107 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 DLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 28,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPED (5.2.3 (e))

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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J22 DLB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,332cc 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 J22 DLB, 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 J22 DLB registered?

J22 DLB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is J22 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 DLB 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.

Does J22 DLB have outstanding finance?

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