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KV68 XMB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,932 mi
Last recorded60,932 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV68 XMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 60,932 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2025 60,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 54,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,526 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail on inner edge,inner edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 51,524 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail on inner edge,inner edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 40,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,947 miles

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))

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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KV68 XMB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 KV68 XMB, 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 KV68 XMB?

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What year was KV68 XMB registered?

KV68 XMB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is KV68 XMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV68 XMB 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.

Does KV68 XMB have outstanding finance?

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