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GU18 ZGM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 ZGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 86,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,011 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,616 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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GU18 ZGM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 GU18 ZGM, 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 GU18 ZGM?

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What year was GU18 ZGM registered?

GU18 ZGM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is GU18 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 ZGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU18 ZGM have outstanding finance?

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