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GY18 YWE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,696 mi
Last recorded64,696 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 YWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,696 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 53,639 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,360 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 28,562 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 28,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 19,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 17,107 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))

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 YWE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 GY18 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

GY18 YWE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is GY18 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 YWE 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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