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J30 EKA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 EKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 67,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,353 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 50,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 3 Mar 2022 31,352 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 27,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 20,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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J30 EKA 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 62.5%.

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 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 J30 EKA, 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 J30 EKA registered?

J30 EKA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2018.

Is J30 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 EKA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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