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GU68 YBO

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,580 miles

Brake pad warning light on for broken sensor wire OSF

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 65,328 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on for broken sensor wire OSF

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,545 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 24,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 14,008 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 YBO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol 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 GU68 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

Is GU68 YBO safe to buy?

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