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KS18 YCK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 YCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,760 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 61,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,803 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 51,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 46,621 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 38,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 38,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 25,263 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 25,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 YCK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK registered?

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

Is KS18 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS18 YCK shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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