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BC18 XPY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 XPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,350 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 60,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,166 miles

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre gittrd incorrectly

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,094 miles

engine cover/under trays

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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BC18 XPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BC18 XPY, 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

How do I check the history of BC18 XPY?

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What year was BC18 XPY registered?

BC18 XPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is BC18 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 XPY 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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