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KT18 XHJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,190 mi
Last recorded36,190 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT18 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 36,190 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front advise pads worn very low and heavy lip on disks

Nearside Front advise tyre worn close to limit

Rear advise pads worn low slight lip on disks

washers very weak only just met requirements

Fail 31 Dec 2025 35,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front advise pads worn very low and heavy lip on disks

Nearside Front advise tyre worn close to limit

Rear advise pads worn low slight lip on disks

Pass 6 Dec 2024 31,331 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 28,368 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 22,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,468 miles

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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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KT18 XHJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KT18 XHJ, 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 KT18 XHJ?

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What year was KT18 XHJ registered?

KT18 XHJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is KT18 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT18 XHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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