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GY18 YYW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 82,979 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,613 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 42,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 28,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 27,530 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2021 19,394 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 19,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 YYW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYW, 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 GY18 YYW registered?

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

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Does GY18 YYW have outstanding finance?

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