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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · CU68 MPE

CU68 MPE

2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 33,502 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2018 · Swansea
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
33,502 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1332cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 23 August 2024 at 33,502 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the available history with no recurring advisories or failures carrying forward. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car at 33,502 miles, averaging roughly 4,188 miles per year. The record shows steady, light accumulation: 15,173 miles in November 2021, 22,015 in November 2022, 27,348 in November 2023, and 33,502 by August 2024. A single failed test on 1 November 2023 at 27,347 miles was followed by a pass the next day at 27,348 miles with no defects logged, indicating a clerical or minor pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record implies the previous keeper carried out basic upkeep and the car saw limited use. A buyer should still inspect in person for age-related issues not captured by a pass with no defects. Low mileage and likely periods of standing can allow suspension bushes, brake calipers, and discs to seize or corrode without showing in the MOT. Check tyre sidewall condition and flat spots from storage, and confirm underside structural integrity for early rust before purchase.
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CU68 MPE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
  • 33,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CU68 MPE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 08:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (CU68 MPE) between November 2021 and August 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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CU68 MPE Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202115,173 mi
  2. 16/11/202222,015 mi+6,842 mi
  3. 01/11/202327,347 mi+5,332 mi
  4. 02/11/202327,348 mi+1 mi
  5. 23/08/202433,502 mi+6,154 mi

Average of roughly 6,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
✓ No outstanding recalls
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