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A18 MFH

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,746 mi
Last recorded58,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 57,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 55,186 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 52,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 44,276 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 42,439 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 42,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 34,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,488 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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A18 MFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 MFH, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 MFH registered?

A18 MFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is A18 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MFH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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