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KL18 KCA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL18 KCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,817 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 86,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,327 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge f & r tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,538 miles

engine undertray fitted front to rear obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,648 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,989 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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KL18 KCA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 KL18 KCA, 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

How do I check the history of KL18 KCA?

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What year was KL18 KCA registered?

KL18 KCA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is KL18 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 KCA 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.

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