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KN18 VSC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN18 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,183 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 52,114 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 47,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 44,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 27,968 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 21 May 2021 27,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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 VSC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 KN18 VSC, 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 KN18 VSC?

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What year was KN18 VSC registered?

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

Is KN18 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN18 VSC 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.

Does KN18 VSC have outstanding finance?

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