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KS68 LBF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS68 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged, perished and getting close to limit 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit + perished 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,187 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 62,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 LBF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBF, 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.

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What year was KS68 LBF registered?

KS68 LBF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is KS68 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS68 LBF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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