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KL18 VVS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,985 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 72,980 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,544 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Smell of exhaust gases in engine bay not obvious signs of leak and does fumes do not seem to be entering cabin

Pass 10 May 2024 54,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,869 miles

Emissions clean

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear plastic cover loose

Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering but cleaning (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 21,217 miles

Emissions clean

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 VVS 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 VVS, 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 VVS?

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What year was KL18 VVS registered?

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

Is KL18 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 VVS 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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