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GU68 YBN

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU68 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,521 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS Rear & OS Front both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 72,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative All four showing low battery (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS Rear & OS Front both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 39,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 32,905 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 32,905 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,835 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 23,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,776 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,775 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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GU68 YBN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol 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 YBN, 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 GU68 YBN registered?

GU68 YBN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is GU68 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU68 YBN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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