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JE53 GLE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE53 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 57,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

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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JE53 GLE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JE53 GLE, 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 JE53 GLE registered?

JE53 GLE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2018.

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