2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · KY18 PVT
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 65,628 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY18 PVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 65,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KY18 PVT MOT History
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 (KY18 PVT) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KY18 PVT Mileage History
- 27/06/202245,721 mi
- 17/06/202353,090 mi+7,369 mi
- 17/06/202353,090 mi
- 06/07/202454,949 mi+1,859 mi
- 03/07/202565,628 mi+10,679 mi
Average of roughly 6,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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