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AY18 VRV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,277 mi
Last recorded50,277 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,053 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 45,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 31,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 25,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (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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AY18 VRV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY18 VRV, 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 AY18 VRV registered?

AY18 VRV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AY18 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VRV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 VRV have outstanding finance?

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