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K12 PMB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,787 mi
Last recorded103,787 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 PMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 105,425 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 105,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on limit inner edge and cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,255 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,896 miles

Advise rear exhaust condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,641 miles

Advise rear exhaust condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,984 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

osf fog lamp adrift - broken

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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K12 PMB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K12 PMB, 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 K12 PMB registered?

K12 PMB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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