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FX18 LNY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 LNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 56,616 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,831 miles

Chip in the screen

Rear wiper perished

TPMS low pressure warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2025 50,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm bulge on inner sidewall also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chip in the screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Rear wiper perished

TPMS low pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,710 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside & offside - out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,120 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 30,005 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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FX18 LNY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FX18 LNY, 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 FX18 LNY registered?

FX18 LNY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is FX18 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX18 LNY 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.

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