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HT18 GZW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,173 mi
Last recorded57,173 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT18 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 57,173 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 57,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,348 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 44,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 34,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 15,662 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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HT18 GZW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT18 GZW, 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 HT18 GZW registered?

HT18 GZW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2018.

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The MOT history for HT18 GZW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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