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RM05 NEL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM05 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,037 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged and less than 50% missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 143,748 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,217 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 130,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 114,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,259 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4 - 5.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 104,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,138 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))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 31,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light on and n/s/f sensor missing (5.2.3 (h))

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

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 26 Oct 2020 89,427 miles

front pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,309 miles

osf tyre getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,348 miles

ns body damaged

osf tyre worn on edge

tpms light on

Fail 27 Oct 2018 70,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ns body damaged

osf tyre worn on edge

tpms light on

Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,924 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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RM05 NEL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RM05 NEL, 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 RM05 NEL registered?

RM05 NEL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2018.

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