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KL18 VWK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL18 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tested under wet condition

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

vehicle undertrays damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

vehicle undertrays damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,462 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 VWK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWK, 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

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What year was KL18 VWK registered?

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

Is KL18 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 VWK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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