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A18 VHM

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,962 mi
Last recorded34,962 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front part (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1-1.5mm across 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.3mm, 1.8mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight fuel/fume smell, no signs of leak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 29,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2023 29,311 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,826 miles

Engine oil topped up 2 ltrs

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,475 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 24,475 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing & Boot twisted joint dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 22,088 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 20,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 17,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 14,348 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 7,235 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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A18 VHM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 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 B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 VHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 VHM registered?

A18 VHM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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