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JA68 TOM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,883 mi
Last recorded91,883 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA68 TOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 91,883 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 95,812 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,784 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and needs replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 54,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and needs replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,941 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,377 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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JA68 TOM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 JA68 TOM, 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 JA68 TOM registered?

JA68 TOM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is JA68 TOM safe to buy?

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