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A26 RSB

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,866 mi
Last recorded94,866 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,158 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 82,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,283 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 62,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,787 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,543 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,318 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,308 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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A26 RSB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 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 A26 RSB, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A26 RSB registered?

A26 RSB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A26 RSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 RSB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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