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DV18 XHX

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,941 mi
Last recorded68,941 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 XHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 56,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 42,631 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 26,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 11,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 10,440 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DV18 XHX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV18 XHX, 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 DV18 XHX?

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What year was DV18 XHX registered?

DV18 XHX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is DV18 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV18 XHX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV18 XHX have outstanding finance?

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