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KN18 VPY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN18 VPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 110,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,266 miles

Offside Front Brake Flexi pipe securing device loose but pipe still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2025 92,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake Flexi pipe securing device loose but pipe still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear - cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,744 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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KN18 VPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 KN18 VPY, 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.

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What year was KN18 VPY registered?

KN18 VPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is KN18 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN18 VPY 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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