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KN68 ELJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,425 mi
Last recorded35,425 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN68 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 24,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 19,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 19,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,878 miles

Nearside Front winter tyre fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 11,702 miles

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

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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KN68 ELJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN68 ELJ, 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 KN68 ELJ registered?

KN68 ELJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is KN68 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN68 ELJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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