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DE68 VPU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,850 mi
Last recorded54,850 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE68 VPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 41,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 39,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 10 May 2023 36,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 28,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 19,719 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 19,719 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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DE68 VPU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE68 VPU, 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 DE68 VPU?

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What year was DE68 VPU registered?

DE68 VPU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2018.

Is DE68 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE68 VPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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