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GX18 LPA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished / repaired with silicone sealant. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Milage is not present.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer sections of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack through swept area. (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread area worn smooth. 225/40 R 18 92Y EL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished / repaired with silicone sealant. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Digital display fault. Milage is not visible.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer sections of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall X2 cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 87,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,379 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 44,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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GX18 LPA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc 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 GX18 LPA, 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 GX18 LPA registered?

GX18 LPA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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