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YL68 HLA

2019 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class36,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL68 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,205 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,199 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 50,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 50,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,846 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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YL68 HLA is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,027 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 YL68 HLA, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL68 HLA registered?

YL68 HLA is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2019.

Is YL68 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL68 HLA 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.

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