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5008 KP

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,276 mi
Last recorded20,276 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5008 KP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 20,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 17,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 13,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 11,397 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 8,874 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 7,285 miles

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

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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5008 KP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 5008 KP, 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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How do I check the history of 5008 KP?

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What year was 5008 KP registered?

5008 KP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is 5008 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5008 KP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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