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J26 JGS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,592 mi
Last recorded64,592 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 JGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 53,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 53,223 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 4 Apr 2022 24,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 17,865 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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J26 JGS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J26 JGS, 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 J26 JGS registered?

J26 JGS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is J26 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 JGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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