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GL18 CHC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 88,681 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2025 73,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,389 miles

Front advise pads wearing low and heavy lip on disks

Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 47,522 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 38,214 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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GL18 CHC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 GL18 CHC, 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 GL18 CHC registered?

GL18 CHC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is GL18 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 CHC 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 GL18 CHC have outstanding finance?

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