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J27 DMF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,945 mi
Last recorded47,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 DMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 47,945 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE WITH SLIGHT OUTER WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND INNER AND OUTER WALLS PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING

Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 162,547 miles

FRONT UNDER TRY FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE RUST ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,547 miles

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

FRONT UNDER TRY FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE RUST ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 4 Feb 2025 162,484 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray cover fitted undercar

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 21,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 133,630 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads on limit advise changing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,590 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 116,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.45.17 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit 245.40.17 ,inner edge worn.

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,545 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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J27 DMF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J27 DMF, 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 J27 DMF registered?

J27 DMF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is J27 DMF safe to buy?

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