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CK18 LPJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,049 mi
Last recorded67,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK18 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,049 miles

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 7 Jan 2026 67,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,139 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 53,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 42,317 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 42,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 24,019 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 24,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

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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CK18 LPJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CK18 LPJ, 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

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What year was CK18 LPJ registered?

CK18 LPJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is CK18 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK18 LPJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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