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K12 XRE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,076 mi
Last recorded42,076 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 XRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 42,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2025 36,004 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 34,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 25,706 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

advise plastic under trays fitted

plastic side sills fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 21,245 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 20 Oct 2021 21,245 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under Trays

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 XRE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 K12 XRE, 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 K12 XRE?

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What year was K12 XRE registered?

K12 XRE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is K12 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 XRE 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.

Does K12 XRE have outstanding finance?

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