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FV18 ZZY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,373 mi
Last recorded20,373 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 ZZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,373 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 19,110 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 15,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R18

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of tyre/225-45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of tyre/225-45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 15,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R18

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of tyre/225-45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of tyre/225-45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 11,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 2,777 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 ZZY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,333cc 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 FV18 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

FV18 ZZY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2018.

Is FV18 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 ZZY 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 FV18 ZZY have outstanding finance?

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