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HF18 YVW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,797 mi
Last recorded79,797 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 YVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also near legal limit 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2022 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also near legal limit 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 71,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 71,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 63,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,334 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 40,532 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 YVW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVW, 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

How do I check the history of HF18 YVW?

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What year was HF18 YVW registered?

HF18 YVW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2018.

Is HF18 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 YVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF18 YVW have outstanding finance?

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