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CV18 ERK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,165 mi
Last recorded47,165 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 43,800 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine,cant determine how bad due to undertrays being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 15,115 miles

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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CV18 ERK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV18 ERK, 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 CV18 ERK?

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What year was CV18 ERK registered?

CV18 ERK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is CV18 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV18 ERK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV18 ERK have outstanding finance?

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