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GU68 RHO

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU68 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 66,663 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 66,613 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 31,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 31,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 21,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 21,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 9,349 miles

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

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

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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GU68 RHO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU68 RHO, 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 GU68 RHO registered?

GU68 RHO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is GU68 RHO safe to buy?

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