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J26 XDE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,867 mi
Last recorded42,867 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 42,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 28,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 25,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 25,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 16,523 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 XDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDE, 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

How do I check the history of J26 XDE?

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What year was J26 XDE registered?

J26 XDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is J26 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 XDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J26 XDE have outstanding finance?

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