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AK18 LNU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 78,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 64,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2023 48,872 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 48,869 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 48,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 41,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LNU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK18 LNU, 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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What year was AK18 LNU registered?

AK18 LNU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is AK18 LNU safe to buy?

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