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HX18 KOU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,258 mi
Last recorded47,258 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX18 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 47,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Rear Water ingress into lamp - not affecting light output.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 30,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 22,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 16,708 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 16,708 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))

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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HX18 KOU 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 85.7%.

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 HX18 KOU, 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 HX18 KOU?

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What year was HX18 KOU registered?

HX18 KOU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is HX18 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX18 KOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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