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FG18 VWU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 VWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,805 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 47,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 43,270 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2023 35,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped, both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 14,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,233 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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FG18 VWU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG18 VWU, 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 FG18 VWU?

You can check the full history of FG18 VWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG18 VWU registered?

FG18 VWU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is FG18 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 VWU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG18 VWU have outstanding finance?

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