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J2 LXB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,735 mi
Last recorded40,735 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 40,735 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 40,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 34,550 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 34,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 23,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 16,183 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,378 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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J2 LXB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J2 LXB, 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 J2 LXB registered?

J2 LXB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is J2 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 LXB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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