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R18 RYL

2026 Mercedes-benz A-class

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,245 mi
Last recorded132,245 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 RYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,245 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2023 109,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,803 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2019 71,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,051 miles

windscreen has damage in zone a but not in drivers view

rear tyres cracking between tread

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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R18 RYL is a 2026 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYL, 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 0 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 R18 RYL registered?

R18 RYL is a 2026 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2026.

Is R18 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 RYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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