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KS18 CHV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,390 mi
Last recorded64,390 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 53,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is extensively split/deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Pass 1 May 2024 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 5 May 2023 38,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 5 May 2022 31,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front Brake pad sensor close to making contact with brake disc.

Fail 5 May 2022 31,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front Brake pad sensor close to making contact with brake disc.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 25,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KS18 CHV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS18 CHV, 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 KS18 CHV registered?

KS18 CHV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is KS18 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS18 CHV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS18 CHV have outstanding finance?

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