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GV18 AKP

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 77,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,300 miles

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Fail 1 Dec 2023 68,300 miles

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

service overdue alert-56d,oil low-dirty,tyre pressures need setting,osf tyre tread low,osr rim buckle,all brake discs lipped-rear pads low-uneven wear

Pass 15 Oct 2022 58,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,103 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 50,103 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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GV18 AKP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GV18 AKP, 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 GV18 AKP registered?

GV18 AKP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is GV18 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV18 AKP shows 6 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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