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DE18 GYG

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,768 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 74,213 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 74,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 72,609 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 61,740 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 54,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 43,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,240 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 28,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE18 GYG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYG, 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 DE18 GYG registered?

DE18 GYG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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