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KU18 KKS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,287 mi
Last recorded68,287 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,287 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 68,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,121 miles

Central Front small stone chip on wind screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted under engine

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,599 miles

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,334 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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KU18 KKS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 KU18 KKS, 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 KU18 KKS registered?

KU18 KKS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is KU18 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 KKS 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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