2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · AY18 VTX
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 68,280 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY18 VTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 68,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AY18 VTX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AY18 VTX) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AY18 VTX Mileage History
- 01/08/202243,546 mi
- 08/08/202349,078 mi+5,532 mi
- 06/08/202455,377 mi+6,299 mi
- 11/08/202562,300 mi+6,923 mi
- 21/07/202668,280 mi+5,980 mi
Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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