MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
steering rack noisy
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R18 RFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 R18 RFS, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R18 RFS?
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What year was R18 RFS registered?
R18 RFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is R18 RFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R18 RFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R18 RFS have outstanding finance?
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