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HO52 LYS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,441 mi
Last recorded57,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO52 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,441 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 57,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 79,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 11,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut to outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

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

Vehicle undershields fitted blocking view

Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 6,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,327 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,719 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cut on outer walls

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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HO52 LYS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HO52 LYS, 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 HO52 LYS registered?

HO52 LYS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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The MOT history for HO52 LYS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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