2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Petrol · LT18 YKY
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 29,844 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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LT18 YKY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2021
- 29,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LT18 YKY MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LT18 YKY) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LT18 YKY Mileage History
- 09/11/202129,843 mi
- 09/11/202129,844 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 17,669 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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