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EK68 XTY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,132 mi
Last recorded49,132 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK68 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 49,132 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 49,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,056 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty topped up on pre checks ()

Engine cover and undertrays coolant visible through undertray

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 46,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty topped up on pre checks ()

Engine cover and undertrays coolant visible through undertray

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tpms light on dash (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tpms light on dash (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,979 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 38,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 18,670 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 18,670 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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EK68 XTY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EK68 XTY, 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 EK68 XTY registered?

EK68 XTY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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