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EA68 VSV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA68 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,400 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,899 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached accident damage (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached engine undertray damage (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror frame accident damage

active bonnet malfunction

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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EA68 VSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA68 VSV, 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 EA68 VSV registered?

EA68 VSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is EA68 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA68 VSV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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