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KF18 GKV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,039 mi
Last recorded41,039 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF18 GKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 41,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 33,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,334 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 18,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 5,464 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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KF18 GKV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc 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 KF18 GKV, 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 KF18 GKV registered?

KF18 GKV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is KF18 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF18 GKV 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 KF18 GKV have outstanding finance?

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