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FV18 OWA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,483 mi
Last recorded89,483 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 89,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 88,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

brake wear indicator illuminated.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,354 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 75,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack on inner wall also tyre getting low on tread also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 OWA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc 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 OWA, 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.

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What year was FV18 OWA registered?

FV18 OWA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is FV18 OWA safe to buy?

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