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GU68 YCG

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,805 mi
Last recorded25,805 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall and tyre feathering on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 25,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall and tyre feathering on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 22,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 18,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking around outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking around outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2023 15,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 May 2022 10,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 10,038 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 YCG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

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

Is GU68 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU68 YCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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