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DV18 YCW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,632 mi
Last recorded69,632 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,632 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,877 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,944 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 59,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 7,611 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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DV18 YCW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YCW, 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 DV18 YCW registered?

DV18 YCW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is DV18 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV18 YCW 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.

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