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KM18 WJG

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,651 mi
Last recorded82,651 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM18 WJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 70,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and wearing badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged 1/3 of outer lens missing but no white light showing to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and wearing badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 70,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and wearing badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged 1/3 of outer lens missing but no white light showing to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and wearing badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 34,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 34,662 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,470 miles

Front wipers blades worn

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))

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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KM18 WJG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 KM18 WJG, 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 KM18 WJG?

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What year was KM18 WJG registered?

KM18 WJG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is KM18 WJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM18 WJG 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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