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DK18 LOF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,640 mi
Last recorded42,640 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 36,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear warning on display. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall. Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure.

Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and edge wear 225/45zr17 94yxl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 30,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords - multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and edge wear 225/45zr17 94yxl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 20,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,345 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 17,345 miles

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

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))

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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DK18 LOF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DK18 LOF, 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 DK18 LOF registered?

DK18 LOF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is DK18 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK18 LOF 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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