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K18 HCL

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 60,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 95,953 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 May 2025 95,953 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,858 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,506 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,790 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 50,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,797 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 39,936 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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K18 HCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K18 HCL, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K18 HCL registered?

K18 HCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is K18 HCL safe to buy?

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