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KS68 LBE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,103 mi
Last recorded42,103 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 42,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 23,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 23,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 23,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 15,887 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (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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KS68 LBE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE?

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What year was KS68 LBE registered?

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

Is KS68 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS68 LBE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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