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KV68 XRU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,097 mi
Last recorded77,097 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 77,097 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 77,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,941 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 57,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on outer edge and cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly compared to all other pads on same axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,877 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 38,785 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (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 XRU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRU, 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 KV68 XRU registered?

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

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