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GK18 VHN

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm / OSF on 10mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a deep cut on outer sidewall but cords are not visible but close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 75,147 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nails x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in sidewall but no cords expossed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 52,374 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 41,865 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 22,203 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) feels/sounds terrible, recommend investigation. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

unusually vibration felt throughout the car

Fail 29 Jan 2021 22,203 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) feels/sounds terrible, recommend investigation. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

unusually vibration felt throughout the car

Pass 30 Jan 2020 16,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 16,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 5,723 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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GK18 VHN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK18 VHN, 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 GK18 VHN registered?

GK18 VHN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2018.

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