2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · JA66 DEW
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 72,832 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA66 DEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 72,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA66 DEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (JA66 DEW) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
JA66 DEW Mileage History
- 17/11/202235,509 mi
- 11/10/202354,725 mi+19,216 mi
- 11/10/202354,728 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/202460,858 mi+6,130 mi
- 10/10/202572,832 mi+11,974 mi
Average of roughly 12,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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