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GL18 VMH

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,199 mi
Last recorded35,199 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 VMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 32,459 miles

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

front brake discs lipped & worn

service indicator on

Pass 17 May 2024 28,732 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 28,732 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 17 May 2023 24,556 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 20,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 16,904 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 VMH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc 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 GL18 VMH, 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 GL18 VMH?

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What year was GL18 VMH registered?

GL18 VMH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is GL18 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 VMH 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.

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