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FY68 TVJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,328 mi
Last recorded86,328 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY68 TVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,073 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 78,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 55,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 39,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,906 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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FY68 TVJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol 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 FY68 TVJ, 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

How do I check the history of FY68 TVJ?

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What year was FY68 TVJ registered?

FY68 TVJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2018.

Is FY68 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY68 TVJ 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.

Does FY68 TVJ have outstanding finance?

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