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FX18 LYU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,025 mi
Last recorded68,025 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,025 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to wear low,inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges and central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear and uneven tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges and central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear and uneven tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,917 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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FX18 LYU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc 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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

FX18 LYU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is FX18 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX18 LYU 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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