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L18 JNJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 JNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,587 miles

4X TYRE WORN AND CRACKING

Fail 24 Mar 2025 61,587 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))

4X TYRE WORN AND CRACKING

Front FRONT DROPLINKS MISTING AND PERISHING

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 33,387 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,348 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 42,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 13,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,540 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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L18 JNJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L18 JNJ, 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 L18 JNJ registered?

L18 JNJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is L18 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 JNJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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