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GK18 VKS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,182 mi
Last recorded125,182 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 125,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,482 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 102,482 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 VKS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

GK18 VKS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2018.

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The MOT history for GK18 VKS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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