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2018 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.5L Diesel

EG18 AEJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS? It's a Diesel with a 1461cc engine showing 112,867 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/07/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1461cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 12 July 2025 at 112,867 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to June 2022, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard despite its heavy usage. The mileage is high for an eight year old A-Class, averaging roughly 14,108 miles per year. The accumulation has been steady and predictable, with 9,842 miles added between July 2023 and July 2024, and a further 9,842 miles added by the July 2025 test. Such consistent long-distance usage often suggests motorway driving, which typically puts less strain on the engine and gearbox than frequent short urban trips. The absence of any recorded advisories over the last four years is unusual for a vehicle with over 110,000 miles. The tester flagged no issues with brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions across all entries. This suggests a proactive approach to maintenance where consumables were likely replaced before they reached a failure point. A buyer should still verify the service history to ensure oil changes and transmission fluid flushes align with the high mileage. While the MOT record is flawless, a physical inspection should focus on the condition of the interior wear points and the depth of the tyre treads, as these consumables are not always detailed in a clean pass. Check for any signs of chassis corrosion, though the consistent pass rate makes significant structural failure unlikely.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 12 July 2025 at 112,867 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to June 2022, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard despite its heavy usage. The mileage is high for an eight year old A-Class, averaging roughly 14,108 miles per year. The accumulation has been steady and predictable, with 9,842 miles added between July 2023 and July 2024, and a further 9,842 miles added by the July 2025 test. Such consistent long-distance usage often suggests motorway driving, which typically puts less strain on the engine and gearbox than frequent short urban trips. The absence of any recorded advisories over the last four years is unusual for a vehicle with over 110,000 miles. The tester flagged no issues with brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions across all entries. This suggests a proactive approach to maintenance where consumables were likely replaced before they reached a failure point. A buyer should still verify the service history to ensure oil changes and transmission fluid flushes align with the high mileage. While the MOT record is flawless, a physical inspection should focus on the condition of the interior wear points and the depth of the tyre treads, as these consumables are not always detailed in a clean pass. Check for any signs of chassis corrosion, though the consistent pass rate makes significant structural failure unlikely.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EG18 AEJ), we found 4 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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