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F4 HCY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,085 mi
Last recorded60,085 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 60,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 57,828 miles

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

Nearside Front shock looks to have dropped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 245 35 18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to shock

Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 47,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pad message on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2025 47,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pad message on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,870 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,920 miles

both wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 63,838 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,115 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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F4 HCY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F4 HCY, 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 F4 HCY registered?

F4 HCY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 February 2018.

Is F4 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 HCY shows 20 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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