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HG18 VBZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,422 mi
Last recorded114,422 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG18 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,422 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2026 114,419 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise TWI (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,101 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 95,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 58,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 58,534 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,859 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,085 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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HG18 VBZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 HG18 VBZ, 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 HG18 VBZ registered?

HG18 VBZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is HG18 VBZ safe to buy?

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Does HG18 VBZ have outstanding finance?

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