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AY18 VTX

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,280 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small cuts to OSR tyre tread

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

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 VTX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AY18 VTX, 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 AY18 VTX?

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What year was AY18 VTX registered?

AY18 VTX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is AY18 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VTX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 VTX have outstanding finance?

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