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KS68 KZN

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,294 mi
Last recorded57,294 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS68 KZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,294 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 50,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 50,087 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner & outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 29,853 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel flap not closing

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

Offside Front Lower Engine cover slightly loose

Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,960 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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KS68 KZN 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 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 KS68 KZN, 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 KS68 KZN?

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What year was KS68 KZN registered?

KS68 KZN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2018.

Is KS68 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS68 KZN 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.

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