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FV18 ARU

2018 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,002 mi
Last recorded17,002 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes Unknown18,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 ARU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 17,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 15,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 12,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 12,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 8,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 6,459 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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FV18 ARU is a 2018 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,927 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV18 ARU registered?

FV18 ARU is a 2018 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is FV18 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 ARU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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