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KL18 VXK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 76,872 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 76,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 56,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2024 56,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads low more detailed inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R and N/S/R

Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,218 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 VXK 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 75%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK?

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What year was KL18 VXK registered?

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

Is KL18 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 VXK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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