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KP18 DKA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP18 DKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 55,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 55,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 51,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,902 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Rubbed/Worn Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (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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KP18 DKA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc 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 KP18 DKA, 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 KP18 DKA registered?

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

Is KP18 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP18 DKA 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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