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DE18 GDY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,238 mi
Last recorded45,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 45,238 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 45,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,686 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 36,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,017 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 28,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,511 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 22,511 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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DE18 GDY 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 66.7%.

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 DE18 GDY, 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 DE18 GDY?

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What year was DE18 GDY registered?

DE18 GDY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is DE18 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 GDY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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