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B23 VVY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,323 mi
Last recorded30,323 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 30,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 24,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 21,649 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 21,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 17,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 68,214 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 11,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 7,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,923 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 24 Jun 2017 25,749 miles

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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B23 VVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 VVY, 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 B23 VVY registered?

B23 VVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is B23 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 VVY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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