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F8 MSK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,709 mi
Last recorded49,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 40,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,025 miles

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 8 Jun 2021 19,668 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 17,681 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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F8 MSK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc 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 F8 MSK, 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 F8 MSK?

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What year was F8 MSK registered?

F8 MSK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is F8 MSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 MSK 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 F8 MSK have outstanding finance?

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