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HF18 HVT

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Fail 16 Jan 2025 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed whole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,069 miles

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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HF18 HVT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF18 HVT, 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 HF18 HVT registered?

HF18 HVT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is HF18 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 HVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF18 HVT have outstanding finance?

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