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HY68 LPC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,042 mi
Last recorded63,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY68 LPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 63,021 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 50,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,898 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 23,372 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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HY68 LPC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc 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 HY68 LPC, 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 HY68 LPC registered?

HY68 LPC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is HY68 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY68 LPC 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.

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