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KL18 LZJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,817 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 54,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 48,345 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 41,373 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,843 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

off side front jacking block missing and covers marked

Fail 28 Jul 2021 32,550 miles

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

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

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

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 LZJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ?

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What year was KL18 LZJ registered?

KL18 LZJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is KL18 LZJ safe to buy?

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