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JA11 KER

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,865 mi
Last recorded132,865 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA11 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 132,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 118,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 102,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,494 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 79,494 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,988 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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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JA11 KER is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,333cc 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 JA11 KER, 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 JA11 KER registered?

JA11 KER is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2018.

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The MOT history for JA11 KER 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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