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CP68 FAO

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,804 mi
Last recorded29,804 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP68 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 29,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 27,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 24,197 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inside edge of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 24,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inside edge of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 20,882 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 18,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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CP68 FAO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP68 FAO, 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 CP68 FAO registered?

CP68 FAO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is CP68 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP68 FAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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