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173 BOB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,558 mi
Last recorded27,558 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 27,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 23,322 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 17,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 13,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 8,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 8,427 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 8,427 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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173 BOB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 173 BOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 173 BOB registered?

173 BOB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is 173 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 173 BOB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 173 BOB have outstanding finance?

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