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KD04 ART

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,337 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,377 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 79,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 35,647 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 28,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 17,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,154 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 35,154 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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KD04 ART is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KD04 ART, 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.

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What year was KD04 ART registered?

KD04 ART is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is KD04 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD04 ART shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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