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KS18 XUW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,350 mi
Last recorded38,350 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 38,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 34,025 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 32,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,943 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 21,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 16,236 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2021 16,236 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 XUW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUW, 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 KS18 XUW?

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What year was KS18 XUW registered?

KS18 XUW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is KS18 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS18 XUW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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