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J8 GLB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,411 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 31,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,894 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 13,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,416 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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J8 GLB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 GLB, 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 J8 GLB registered?

J8 GLB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is J8 GLB safe to buy?

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