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AK18 EPC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 EPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 60,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 47,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 36,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 23,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on outer edge

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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AK18 EPC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK18 EPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK18 EPC?

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What year was AK18 EPC registered?

AK18 EPC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AK18 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 EPC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK18 EPC have outstanding finance?

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