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FV68 DGZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,738 mi
Last recorded40,738 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV68 DGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 19,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.38mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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FV68 DGZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV68 DGZ, 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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How do I check the history of FV68 DGZ?

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What year was FV68 DGZ registered?

FV68 DGZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is FV68 DGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV68 DGZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV68 DGZ have outstanding finance?

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