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JA18 ASE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA18 ASE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 97,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 90,976 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,202 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside front - inner side of the wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,273 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 44,273 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JA18 ASE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White 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 JA18 ASE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JA18 ASE registered?

JA18 ASE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is JA18 ASE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA18 ASE 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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