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AO68 SVL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,819 mi
Last recorded38,819 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 SVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 38,819 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 29,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 18,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 7,501 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 7,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2022 7,482 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 6,148 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 6,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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AO68 SVL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO68 SVL, 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 AO68 SVL?

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What year was AO68 SVL registered?

AO68 SVL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is AO68 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 SVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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