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KN68 FVK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,643 mi
Last recorded69,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN68 FVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 62,721 miles

n/s/rear park brake effort low print out supplied

Fail 14 Jun 2025 62,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

n/s/rear park brake effort low print out supplied

Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,735 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 54,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 38,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also has rasied treads (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,944 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 30,944 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit customer advised to change (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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KN68 FVK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FVK, 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 KN68 FVK registered?

KN68 FVK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2018.

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The MOT history for KN68 FVK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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