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KL18 VXS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL18 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 74,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust fumes engine bay

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,261 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,563 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,748 miles

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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 VXS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is KL18 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 VXS 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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