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KP18 DFY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,591 mi
Last recorded73,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP18 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 66,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 55,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,994 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,399 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,367 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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KP18 DFY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KP18 DFY, 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 KP18 DFY?

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What year was KP18 DFY registered?

KP18 DFY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is KP18 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP18 DFY 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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