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BC18 YSU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,126 mi
Last recorded119,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 YSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 119,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 119,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 106,963 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,713 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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BC18 YSU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSU, 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 BC18 YSU registered?

BC18 YSU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BC18 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 YSU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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