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FV18 OVM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,706 mi
Last recorded62,706 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 62,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,476 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 34,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,917 miles

Approx 3mm left on front and rear brake pads

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,364 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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FV18 OVM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV18 OVM, 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 FV18 OVM registered?

FV18 OVM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is FV18 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 OVM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV18 OVM have outstanding finance?

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