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GK68 FJV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,843 mi
Last recorded80,843 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK68 FJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 49,887 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 34,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 29,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 24,462 miles

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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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GK68 FJV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK68 FJV, 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 GK68 FJV registered?

GK68 FJV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2018.

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The MOT history for GK68 FJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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