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DK68 RVJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK68 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NOISEY /SCREECHING ON OPERATION (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/18 95W ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective IMPACT DAMAGE TO HEADLIGHT OUTER LENSE BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE AT PRESENT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 73,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S BOTH HIGH RESET TO MOT SPEC (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NOISEY /SCREECHING ON OPERATION (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/18 95W ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective IMPACT DAMAGE TO HEADLIGHT OUTER LENSE BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE AT PRESENT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,851 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,284 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 43,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 252,600 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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DK68 RVJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,332cc petrol 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 DK68 RVJ, 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 DK68 RVJ registered?

DK68 RVJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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