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GL68 UBW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL68 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,397 miles

front number plate slightly hidden behind bumper

Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,794 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front number plate slightly hidden behind bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,268 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 54,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 44,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,289 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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GL68 UBW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL68 UBW, 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 GL68 UBW registered?

GL68 UBW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2018.

Is GL68 UBW safe to buy?

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