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J23 DDK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 80,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 67,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 21,955 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 26,092 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,430 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 16,025 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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J23 DDK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J23 DDK, 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 J23 DDK registered?

J23 DDK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is J23 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 DDK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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