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MXZ 2126

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 2126
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 56,269 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 25,912 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 25,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2025 60,695 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 52,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 23,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 55,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,181 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 20,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 47,188 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,863 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 41,984 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 14,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,122 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 15,256 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,153 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two segments not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,153 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking holed (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two segments not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,535 miles

Engine management light on

n/s/r suspension air bag helper flat

Fail 2 Jun 2015 20,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres badly perished

Engine management light on

n/s/r suspension air bag helper flat

Fail 3 Jun 2014 18,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

two bulbs in high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,018 miles

both rear tyres cracking

two bulbs in high level stop light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,562 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,452 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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MXZ 2126 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

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 MXZ 2126, 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 MXZ 2126 registered?

MXZ 2126 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2018.

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