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KS18 ZFV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 ZFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,985 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 85,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,453 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 48,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,524 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 34,051 miles

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 ZFV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV?

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What year was KS18 ZFV registered?

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

Is KS18 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS18 ZFV 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 ZFV have outstanding finance?

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