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KR68 GWM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR68 GWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 102,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and tyre wrong way (inside facing outside) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 102,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and tyre wrong way (inside facing outside) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,706 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 98,181 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 98,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 88,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Head light lens is broken, but not seriously reducing light output or function.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,548 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,394 miles

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

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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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KR68 GWM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KR68 GWM, 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 KR68 GWM registered?

KR68 GWM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2018.

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