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FH18 GVY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,716 mi
Last recorded49,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 GVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,716 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 49,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked / split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked / split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 47,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,780 miles

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

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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FH18 GVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH18 GVY, 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 FH18 GVY?

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What year was FH18 GVY registered?

FH18 GVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is FH18 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 GVY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH18 GVY have outstanding finance?

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