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DE18 PVL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,022 miles

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

Trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2026 108,013 miles

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

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

Trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2025 97,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 97,974 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,788 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 89,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 68,138 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 2 Apr 2021 57,606 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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DE18 PVL 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 PVL, 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 DE18 PVL registered?

DE18 PVL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is DE18 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 PVL 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.

Does DE18 PVL have outstanding finance?

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