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FX68 YAF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,266 mi
Last recorded81,266 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX68 YAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,350 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 13 Sep 2024 64,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,528 miles

N/s underbody covers damaged but secure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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FX68 YAF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 FX68 YAF, 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 FX68 YAF registered?

FX68 YAF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2018.

Is FX68 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX68 YAF 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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