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GY18 USV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,006 mi
Last recorded70,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 USV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,006 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 69,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended behind seat back (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 58,905 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2025 58,905 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 47,745 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 47,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 36,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 26,244 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 26,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 15,097 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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GY18 USV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY18 USV, 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 GY18 USV registered?

GY18 USV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is GY18 USV safe to buy?

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