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KJ18 ZBC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ18 ZBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,844 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 71,821 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 40,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,103 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 ZBC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KJ18 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

KJ18 ZBC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is KJ18 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ18 ZBC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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