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B8 ACG

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,471 mi
Last recorded43,471 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ACG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 43,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 43,471 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 37,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 32,257 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 26,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 20,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,383 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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B8 ACG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,332cc 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 B8 ACG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 ACG registered?

B8 ACG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2018.

Is B8 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ACG 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.

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