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FX18 LYW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,132 mi
Last recorded112,132 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 112,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 108,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 56,652 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,652 miles

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

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 LYW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White 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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

FX18 LYW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is FX18 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX18 LYW 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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