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KJ18 OWX

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,291 mi
Last recorded66,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ18 OWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 56,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 48,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn / smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted just acceptable (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer 1.6 - 4.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer 1.6 - 4.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 39,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 39,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and 3.mm remainder no cords exposed in cuts / damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald inner shoulder and 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 29,479 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively deteriorated exposing inner cords 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively deteriorated exposing inner cords 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and 3.mm remainder no cords exposed in cuts / damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald inner shoulder and 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,198 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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KJ18 OWX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ18 OWX, 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 KJ18 OWX registered?

KJ18 OWX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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